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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,235.80, 226,853.70 and 115,806.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,235.80, 226,853.70 and 115,806.40 is: 173,709.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,235.80 : 226,853.70 = 115,806.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,235.80/226,853.70 = 115,806.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,235.80x = 226,853.70 × 115,806.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,235.80x = 26,271,110,323.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,271,110,323.68/151,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,709.60

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