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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,748.13, 227,444.94 and 114,187.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,748.13, 227,444.94 and 114,187.47 is: 171,147.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,748.13 : 227,444.94 = 114,187.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,748.13/227,444.94 = 114,187.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,748.13x = 227,444.94 × 114,187.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,748.13x = 25,971,362,262.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,971,362,262.90/151,748.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,147.82

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