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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,998.23, 226,004.50 and 111,006.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,998.23, 226,004.50 and 111,006.63 is: 166,147.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,998.23 : 226,004.50 = 111,006.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,998.23/226,004.50 = 111,006.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,998.23x = 226,004.50 × 111,006.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,998.23x = 25,087,998,048.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,087,998,048.59/150,998.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,147.63

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