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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,986.55, 226,479.83 and 97,842.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,986.55, 226,479.83 and 97,842.45 is: 146,763.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,986.55 : 226,479.83 = 97,842.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,986.55/226,479.83 = 97,842.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,986.55x = 226,479.83 × 97,842.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,986.55x = 22,159,340,953.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,159,340,953.57/150,986.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,763.68

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