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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,158.34, 226,126.08 and 130,672.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,158.34, 226,126.08 and 130,672.17 is: 196,781.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,158.34 : 226,126.08 = 130,672.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,158.34/226,126.08 = 130,672.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,158.34x = 226,126.08 × 130,672.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,158.34x = 29,548,385,567.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,548,385,567.19/150,158.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,781.51

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