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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,587.18, 227,878.92 and 140,626.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,587.18, 227,878.92 and 140,626.06 is: 211,401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,587.18 : 227,878.92 = 140,626.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,587.18/227,878.92 = 140,626.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,587.18x = 227,878.92 × 140,626.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,587.18x = 32,045,714,676.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,045,714,676.66/151,587.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,401.22

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