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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,682.51, 227,346.59 and 114,121.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,682.51, 227,346.59 and 114,121.89 is: 171,049.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,682.51 : 227,346.59 = 114,121.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,682.51/227,346.59 = 114,121.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,682.51x = 227,346.59 × 114,121.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,682.51x = 25,945,221,965.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,945,221,965.25/151,682.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,049.54

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