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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,827.67, 226,231.38 and 84,117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,827.67, 226,231.38 and 84,117.69 is: 126,170.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,827.67 : 226,231.38 = 84,117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,827.67/226,231.38 = 84,117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,827.67x = 226,231.38 × 84,117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,827.67x = 19,030,061,091.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,030,061,091.11/150,827.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,170.89

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