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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,990.60, 226,485.90 and 101,224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,990.60, 226,485.90 and 101,224.20 is: 151,836.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,990.60 : 226,485.90 = 101,224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,990.60/226,485.90 = 101,224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,990.60x = 226,485.90 × 101,224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,990.60x = 22,925,854,038.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,925,854,038.78/150,990.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,836.30

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