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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,983.60, 226,475.40 and 101,217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,983.60, 226,475.40 and 101,217.20 is: 151,825.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,983.60 : 226,475.40 = 101,217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,983.60/226,475.40 = 101,217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,983.60x = 226,475.40 × 101,217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,983.60x = 22,923,205,856.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,923,205,856.88/150,983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,825.80

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