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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,009.20, 226,586.70 and 106,540.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,009.20, 226,586.70 and 106,540.20 is: 159,861.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,009.20 : 226,586.70 = 106,540.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,009.20/226,586.70 = 106,540.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,009.20x = 226,586.70 × 106,540.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,009.20x = 24,140,592,335.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,140,592,335.34/151,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,861.73

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