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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,804.30, 227,706.45 and 147,430.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,804.30, 227,706.45 and 147,430.30 is: 221,145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,804.30 : 227,706.45 = 147,430.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,804.30/227,706.45 = 147,430.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,804.30x = 227,706.45 × 147,430.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,804.30x = 33,570,830,235.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,570,830,235.44/151,804.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,145.45

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