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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,970.18, 226,132.86 and 115,032.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,970.18, 226,132.86 and 115,032.10 is: 172,302.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,970.18 : 226,132.86 = 115,032.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,970.18/226,132.86 = 115,032.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,970.18x = 226,132.86 × 115,032.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,970.18x = 26,012,537,764.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,012,537,764.81/150,970.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,302.49

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