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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,590.62, 227,884.26 and 140,629.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,590.62, 227,884.26 and 140,629.70 is: 211,406.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,590.62 : 227,884.26 = 140,629.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,590.62/227,884.26 = 140,629.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,590.62x = 227,884.26 × 140,629.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,590.62x = 32,047,295,118.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,047,295,118.52/151,590.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,406.85

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