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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,887, 226,031.60 and 103,385.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,887, 226,031.60 and 103,385.36 is: 154,873.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,887 : 226,031.60 = 103,385.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,887/226,031.60 = 103,385.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,887x = 226,031.60 × 103,385.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,887x = 23,368,358,337.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,368,358,337.38/150,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,873.24

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