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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,979.40, 228,357.90 and 134,872.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,979.40, 228,357.90 and 134,872.20 is: 202,653.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,979.40 : 228,357.90 = 134,872.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,979.40/228,357.90 = 134,872.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,979.40x = 228,357.90 × 134,872.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,979.40x = 30,799,132,360.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,799,132,360.38/151,979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,653.34

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