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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,238.16, 226,562.04 and 111,183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,238.16, 226,562.04 and 111,183.24 is: 166,557.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,238.16 : 226,562.04 = 111,183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,238.16/226,562.04 = 111,183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,238.16x = 226,562.04 × 111,183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,238.16x = 25,189,901,668.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,189,901,668.21/151,238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,557.84

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