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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,208.40, 226,812.60 and 98,677.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,208.40, 226,812.60 and 98,677.20 is: 148,015.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,208.40 : 226,812.60 = 98,677.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,208.40/226,812.60 = 98,677.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,208.40x = 226,812.60 × 98,677.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,208.40x = 22,381,232,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,381,232,292.72/151,208.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,015.80

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