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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,170.63, 226,896.14 and 76,343.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,170.63, 226,896.14 and 76,343.45 is: 114,585.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,170.63 : 226,896.14 = 76,343.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,170.63/226,896.14 = 76,343.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,170.63x = 226,896.14 × 76,343.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,170.63x = 17,322,032,603.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,322,032,603.09/151,170.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,585.97

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