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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,849, 227,573.34 and 132,033.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,849, 227,573.34 and 132,033.16 is: 197,875.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,849 : 227,573.34 = 132,033.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,849/227,573.34 = 132,033.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,849x = 227,573.34 × 132,033.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,849x = 30,047,227,211.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,047,227,211.95/151,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,875.70

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