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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,715, 227,583.44 and 58,220.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,715, 227,583.44 and 58,220.75 is: 87,335.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,715 : 227,583.44 = 58,220.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,715/227,583.44 = 58,220.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,715x = 227,583.44 × 58,220.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,715x = 13,250,078,564.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,250,078,564.38/151,715
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,335.32

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