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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,016.36, 226,494.30 and 143,522.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,016.36, 226,494.30 and 143,522.60 is: 215,255.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,016.36 : 226,494.30 = 143,522.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,016.36/226,494.30 = 143,522.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,016.36x = 226,494.30 × 143,522.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,016.36x = 32,507,050,821.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,507,050,821.18/151,016.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,255.16

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