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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,143.24, 226,744.02 and 84,658.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,143.24, 226,744.02 and 84,658.44 is: 127,003.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,143.24 : 226,744.02 = 84,658.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,143.24/226,744.02 = 84,658.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,143.24x = 226,744.02 × 84,658.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,143.24x = 19,195,795,012.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,195,795,012.53/151,143.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,003.99

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