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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,886.40, 228,218.40 and 134,779.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,886.40, 228,218.40 and 134,779.20 is: 202,513.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,886.40 : 228,218.40 = 134,779.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,886.40/228,218.40 = 134,779.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,886.40x = 228,218.40 × 134,779.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,886.40x = 30,759,093,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,759,093,377.28/151,886.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,513.81

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