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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,807.80, 227,711.70 and 147,433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,807.80, 227,711.70 and 147,433.80 is: 221,150.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,807.80 : 227,711.70 = 147,433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,807.80/227,711.70 = 147,433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,807.80x = 227,711.70 × 147,433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,807.80x = 33,572,401,235.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,572,401,235.46/151,807.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,150.70

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