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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,016.30, 226,160.13 and 119,316.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,016.30, 226,160.13 and 119,316.14 is: 178,686.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,016.30 : 226,160.13 = 119,316.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,016.30/226,160.13 = 119,316.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,016.30x = 226,160.13 × 119,316.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,016.30x = 26,984,553,733.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,984,553,733.50/151,016.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,686.37

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