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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,213.40, 226,820.10 and 106,112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,213.40, 226,820.10 and 106,112.60 is: 159,168.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,213.40 : 226,820.10 = 106,112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,213.40/226,820.10 = 106,112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,213.40x = 226,820.10 × 106,112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,213.40x = 24,068,470,543.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,068,470,543.26/151,213.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,168.90

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