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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,670.91, 226,006.37 and 117,415.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,670.91, 226,006.37 and 117,415.87 is: 176,123.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,670.91 : 226,006.37 = 117,415.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,670.91/226,006.37 = 117,415.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,670.91x = 226,006.37 × 117,415.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,670.91x = 26,536,734,559.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,536,734,559.09/150,670.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,123.81

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