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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,997.13, 226,002.85 and 111,005.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,997.13, 226,002.85 and 111,005.53 is: 166,145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,997.13 : 226,002.85 = 111,005.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,997.13/226,002.85 = 111,005.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,997.13x = 226,002.85 × 111,005.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,997.13x = 25,087,565,303.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,087,565,303.24/150,997.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,145.97

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