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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,803.80, 227,705.70 and 147,429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,803.80, 227,705.70 and 147,429.80 is: 221,144.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,803.80 : 227,705.70 = 147,429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,803.80/227,705.70 = 147,429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,803.80x = 227,705.70 × 147,429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,803.80x = 33,570,605,809.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,570,605,809.86/151,803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,144.70

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