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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,811.20, 226,216.80 and 97,667.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,811.20, 226,216.80 and 97,667.10 is: 146,500.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,811.20 : 226,216.80 = 97,667.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,811.20/226,216.80 = 97,667.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,811.20x = 226,216.80 × 97,667.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,811.20x = 22,093,938,827.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,093,938,827.28/150,811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,500.65

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