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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,609.60, 226,291.52 and 142,270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,609.60, 226,291.52 and 142,270.72 is: 212,352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,609.60 : 226,291.52 = 142,270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,609.60/226,291.52 = 142,270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,609.60x = 226,291.52 × 142,270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,609.60x = 32,194,657,480.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,194,657,480.29/151,609.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,352.37

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