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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,801.62, 227,348.18 and 119,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,801.62, 227,348.18 and 119,998.20 is: 179,717.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,801.62 : 227,348.18 = 119,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,801.62/227,348.18 = 119,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,801.62x = 227,348.18 × 119,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,801.62x = 27,281,372,373.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,281,372,373.28/151,801.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,717.27

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