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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,891.20, 226,774.20 and 131,645.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,891.20, 226,774.20 and 131,645.60 is: 197,850.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,891.20 : 226,774.20 = 131,645.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,891.20/226,774.20 = 131,645.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,891.20x = 226,774.20 × 131,645.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,891.20x = 29,853,825,623.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,853,825,623.52/150,891.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,850.01

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