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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,858.50, 228,279.60 and 140,901.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,858.50, 228,279.60 and 140,901.66 is: 211,808.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,858.50 : 228,279.60 = 140,901.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,858.50/228,279.60 = 140,901.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,858.50x = 228,279.60 × 140,901.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,858.50x = 32,164,974,584.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,164,974,584.14/151,858.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,808.85

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