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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,878.51, 226,018.86 and 103,376.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,878.51, 226,018.86 and 103,376.87 is: 154,860.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,878.51 : 226,018.86 = 103,376.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,878.51/226,018.86 = 103,376.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,878.51x = 226,018.86 × 103,376.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,878.51x = 23,365,121,177.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,365,121,177.67/150,878.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,860.50

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