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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,346.40, 227,019.60 and 132,914.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,346.40, 227,019.60 and 132,914.40 is: 199,371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,346.40 : 227,019.60 = 132,914.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,346.40/227,019.60 = 132,914.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,346.40x = 227,019.60 × 132,914.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,346.40x = 30,174,173,922.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,174,173,922.24/151,346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,371.60

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