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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,159.34, 226,127.59 and 130,673.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,159.34, 226,127.59 and 130,673.17 is: 196,783.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,159.34 : 226,127.59 = 130,673.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,159.34/226,127.59 = 130,673.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,159.34x = 226,127.59 × 130,673.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,159.34x = 29,548,809,009.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,548,809,009.76/150,159.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,783.02

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