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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,062, 226,155.58 and 113,779.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,062, 226,155.58 and 113,779.12 is: 170,339.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,062 : 226,155.58 = 113,779.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,062/226,155.58 = 113,779.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,062x = 226,155.58 × 113,779.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,062x = 25,731,782,875.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,731,782,875.49/151,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,339.22

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