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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,014.30, 226,327.05 and 115,779.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,014.30, 226,327.05 and 115,779.30 is: 173,519.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,014.30 : 226,327.05 = 115,779.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,014.30/226,327.05 = 115,779.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,014.30x = 226,327.05 × 115,779.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,014.30x = 26,203,987,420.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,203,987,420.07/151,014.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,519.91

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