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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,609.60, 226,876.80 and 132,102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,609.60, 226,876.80 and 132,102.40 is: 197,685.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,609.60 : 226,876.80 = 132,102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,609.60/226,876.80 = 132,102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,609.60x = 226,876.80 × 132,102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,609.60x = 29,970,969,784.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,970,969,784.32/151,609.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,685.17

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