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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,007.20, 226,583.70 and 106,538.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,007.20, 226,583.70 and 106,538.20 is: 159,858.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,007.20 : 226,583.70 = 106,538.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,007.20/226,583.70 = 106,538.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,007.20x = 226,583.70 × 106,538.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,007.20x = 24,139,819,547.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,139,819,547.34/151,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,858.73

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