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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,719, 227,273.58 and 75,588.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,719, 227,273.58 and 75,588.03 is: 113,230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,719 : 227,273.58 = 75,588.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,719/227,273.58 = 75,588.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,719x = 227,273.58 × 75,588.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,719x = 17,179,162,183.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,179,162,183.25/151,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,230.13

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