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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,541.72, 227,810.76 and 140,580.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,541.72, 227,810.76 and 140,580.72 is: 211,333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,541.72 : 227,810.76 = 140,580.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,541.72/227,810.76 = 140,580.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,541.72x = 227,810.76 × 140,580.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,541.72x = 32,025,800,664.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,025,800,664.55/151,541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,333.23

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