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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,223.76, 226,485.72 and 145,974.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,223.76, 226,485.72 and 145,974.96 is: 218,624.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,223.76 : 226,485.72 = 145,974.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,223.76/226,485.72 = 145,974.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,223.76x = 226,485.72 × 145,974.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,223.76x = 33,061,243,917.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,061,243,917.57/151,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,624.67

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