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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,037.70, 226,297.35 and 98,420.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,037.70, 226,297.35 and 98,420.10 is: 147,461.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,037.70 : 226,297.35 = 98,420.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,037.70/226,297.35 = 98,420.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,037.70x = 226,297.35 × 98,420.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,037.70x = 22,272,207,816.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,272,207,816.74/151,037.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,461.25

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