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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,985.13, 226,551.50 and 106,895.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,985.13, 226,551.50 and 106,895.21 is: 160,395.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,985.13 : 226,551.50 = 106,895.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,985.13/226,551.50 = 106,895.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,985.13x = 226,551.50 × 106,895.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,985.13x = 24,217,268,501.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,217,268,501.08/150,985.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,395.06

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