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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,211.20, 226,816.80 and 68,267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,211.20, 226,816.80 and 68,267.20 is: 102,400.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,211.20 : 226,816.80 = 68,267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,211.20/226,816.80 = 68,267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,211.20x = 226,816.80 × 68,267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,211.20x = 15,484,147,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,484,147,848.96/151,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,400.80

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