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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,205.10, 226,479.60 and 124,961.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,205.10, 226,479.60 and 124,961.10 is: 187,170.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,205.10 : 226,479.60 = 124,961.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,205.10/226,479.60 = 124,961.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,205.10x = 226,479.60 × 124,961.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,205.10x = 28,301,139,943.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,301,139,943.56/151,205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,170.54

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