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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,643.33, 226,002.96 and 106,356.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,643.33, 226,002.96 and 106,356.58 is: 159,561.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,643.33 : 226,002.96 = 106,356.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,643.33/226,002.96 = 106,356.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,643.33x = 226,002.96 × 106,356.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,643.33x = 24,036,901,330.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,036,901,330.47/150,643.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,561.67

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