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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,206.02, 226,382.40 and 79,967.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,206.02, 226,382.40 and 79,967.22 is: 119,725.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,206.02 : 226,382.40 = 79,967.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,206.02/226,382.40 = 79,967.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,206.02x = 226,382.40 × 79,967.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,206.02x = 18,103,171,184.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,103,171,184.93/151,206.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,725.20

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