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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,016.80, 226,160.88 and 119,316.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,016.80, 226,160.88 and 119,316.64 is: 178,687.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,016.80 : 226,160.88 = 119,316.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,016.80/226,160.88 = 119,316.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,016.80x = 226,160.88 × 119,316.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,016.80x = 26,984,756,301.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,984,756,301.04/151,016.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,687.11

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