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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,691.53, 226,037.25 and 117,436.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,691.53, 226,037.25 and 117,436.47 is: 176,154.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,691.53 : 226,037.25 = 117,436.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,691.53/226,037.25 = 117,436.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,691.53x = 226,037.25 × 117,436.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,691.53x = 26,545,016,728.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,545,016,728.51/150,691.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,154.67

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