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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,987.13, 226,554.50 and 106,897.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,987.13, 226,554.50 and 106,897.21 is: 160,398.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,987.13 : 226,554.50 = 106,897.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,987.13/226,554.50 = 106,897.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,987.13x = 226,554.50 × 106,897.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,987.13x = 24,218,043,962.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,218,043,962.95/150,987.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,398.07

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