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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,926.20, 226,389.30 and 97,782.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,926.20, 226,389.30 and 97,782.10 is: 146,673.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,926.20 : 226,389.30 = 97,782.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,926.20/226,389.30 = 97,782.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,926.20x = 226,389.30 × 97,782.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,926.20x = 22,136,821,171.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,136,821,171.53/150,926.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,673.15

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