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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,131.35, 226,259.33 and 113,848.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,131.35, 226,259.33 and 113,848.47 is: 170,442.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,131.35 : 226,259.33 = 113,848.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,131.35/226,259.33 = 113,848.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,131.35x = 226,259.33 × 113,848.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,131.35x = 25,759,277,974.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,759,277,974.48/151,131.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,442.98

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