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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,183.84, 404,943.55 and 151,606.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,183.84, 404,943.55 and 151,606.05 is: 227,222.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,183.84 : 404,943.55 = 151,606.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,183.84/404,943.55 = 151,606.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,183.84x = 404,943.55 × 151,606.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,183.84x = 61,391,892,088.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,391,892,088.48/270,183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,222.66

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