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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,027.20, 226,281.60 and 98,409.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,027.20, 226,281.60 and 98,409.60 is: 147,445.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,027.20 : 226,281.60 = 98,409.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,027.20/226,281.60 = 98,409.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,027.20x = 226,281.60 × 98,409.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,027.20x = 22,268,281,743.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,268,281,743.36/151,027.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,445.50

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