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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,051.26, 226,243.29 and 137,101.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,051.26, 226,243.29 and 137,101.86 is: 205,350.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,051.26 : 226,243.29 = 137,101.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,051.26/226,243.29 = 137,101.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,051.26x = 226,243.29 × 137,101.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,051.26x = 31,018,375,871.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,018,375,871.52/151,051.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,350.00

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