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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,719.40, 227,141.70 and 151,719.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,719.40, 227,141.70 and 151,719.40 is: 227,141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,719.40 : 227,141.70 = 151,719.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,719.40/227,141.70 = 151,719.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,719.40x = 227,141.70 × 151,719.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,719.40x = 34,461,802,438.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,461,802,438.98/151,719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,141.70

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