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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,848, 227,571.84 and 132,032.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,848, 227,571.84 and 132,032.16 is: 197,874.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,848 : 227,571.84 = 132,032.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,848/227,571.84 = 132,032.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,848x = 227,571.84 × 132,032.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,848x = 30,046,801,590.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,046,801,590.37/151,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,874.20

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