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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,148.97, 226,474.34 and 87,791.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,148.97, 226,474.34 and 87,791.24 is: 131,542.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,148.97 : 226,474.34 = 87,791.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,148.97/226,474.34 = 87,791.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,148.97x = 226,474.34 × 87,791.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,148.97x = 19,882,461,565.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,882,461,565.45/151,148.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,542.16

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