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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,045.20, 226,308.60 and 98,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,045.20, 226,308.60 and 98,427.60 is: 147,472.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,045.20 : 226,308.60 = 98,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,045.20/226,308.60 = 98,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,045.20x = 226,308.60 × 98,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,045.20x = 22,275,012,357.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,275,012,357.36/151,045.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,472.49

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