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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,527.92, 227,790.16 and 140,566.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,527.92, 227,790.16 and 140,566.93 is: 211,312.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,527.92 : 227,790.16 = 140,566.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,527.92/227,790.16 = 140,566.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,527.92x = 227,790.16 × 140,566.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,527.92x = 32,019,762,554.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,019,762,554.52/151,527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,312.63

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