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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,878.40, 226,317.60 and 98,390.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,878.40, 226,317.60 and 98,390.40 is: 147,585.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,878.40 : 226,317.60 = 98,390.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,878.40/226,317.60 = 98,390.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,878.40x = 226,317.60 × 98,390.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,878.40x = 22,267,479,191.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,267,479,191.04/150,878.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,585.60

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