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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,947.06, 227,685.15 and 114,466.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,947.06, 227,685.15 and 114,466.74 is: 171,522.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,947.06 : 227,685.15 = 114,466.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,947.06/227,685.15 = 114,466.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,947.06x = 227,685.15 × 114,466.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,947.06x = 26,062,376,866.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,062,376,866.91/151,947.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,522.75

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