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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,579.69, 227,217.78 and 125,007.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,579.69, 227,217.78 and 125,007.64 is: 187,386.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,579.69 : 227,217.78 = 125,007.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,579.69/227,217.78 = 125,007.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,579.69x = 227,217.78 × 125,007.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,579.69x = 28,403,957,875.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,403,957,875.79/151,579.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,386.31

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