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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,086.80, 226,630.20 and 124,821.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,086.80, 226,630.20 and 124,821.20 is: 187,231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,086.80 : 226,630.20 = 124,821.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,086.80/226,630.20 = 124,821.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,086.80x = 226,630.20 × 124,821.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,086.80x = 28,288,253,520.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,288,253,520.24/151,086.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,231.80

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