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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,927.20, 226,390.80 and 97,783.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,927.20, 226,390.80 and 97,783.10 is: 146,674.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,927.20 : 226,390.80 = 97,783.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,927.20/226,390.80 = 97,783.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,927.20x = 226,390.80 × 97,783.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,927.20x = 22,137,194,235.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,137,194,235.48/150,927.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,674.65

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