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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,929.70, 226,394.55 and 97,785.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,929.70, 226,394.55 and 97,785.60 is: 146,678.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,929.70 : 226,394.55 = 97,785.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,929.70/226,394.55 = 97,785.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,929.70x = 226,394.55 × 97,785.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,929.70x = 22,138,126,908.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,138,126,908.48/150,929.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,678.40

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