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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,394.82, 227,293.11 and 129,349.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,394.82, 227,293.11 and 129,349.86 is: 194,196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,394.82 : 227,293.11 = 129,349.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,394.82/227,293.11 = 129,349.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,394.82x = 227,293.11 × 129,349.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,394.82x = 29,400,331,957.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,400,331,957.46/151,394.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,196.42

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