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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,991.60, 226,487.40 and 101,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,991.60, 226,487.40 and 101,225.20 is: 151,837.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,991.60 : 226,487.40 = 101,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,991.60/226,487.40 = 101,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,991.60x = 226,487.40 × 101,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,991.60x = 22,926,232,362.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,926,232,362.48/150,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,837.80

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