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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,141.74, 226,741.77 and 84,656.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,141.74, 226,741.77 and 84,656.94 is: 127,001.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,141.74 : 226,741.77 = 84,656.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,141.74/226,741.77 = 84,656.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,141.74x = 226,741.77 × 84,656.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,141.74x = 19,195,264,418.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,195,264,418.38/151,141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,001.74

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