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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,235.16, 226,557.50 and 111,180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,235.16, 226,557.50 and 111,180.28 is: 166,553.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,235.16 : 226,557.50 = 111,180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,235.16/226,557.50 = 111,180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,235.16x = 226,557.50 × 111,180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,235.16x = 25,188,726,286.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,188,726,286.10/151,235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,553.37

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