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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,942.30, 226,413.45 and 106,655.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,942.30, 226,413.45 and 106,655.55 is: 159,983.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,942.30 : 226,413.45 = 106,655.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,942.30/226,413.45 = 106,655.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,942.30x = 226,413.45 × 106,655.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,942.30x = 24,148,251,037.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,148,251,037.15/150,942.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,983.33

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