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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,711.37, 226,067.09 and 117,456.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,711.37, 226,067.09 and 117,456.35 is: 176,184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,711.37 : 226,067.09 = 117,456.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,711.37/226,067.09 = 117,456.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,711.37x = 226,067.09 × 117,456.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,711.37x = 26,553,013,528.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,553,013,528.90/150,711.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,184.54

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