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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,238.24, 226,997.69 and 76,410.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,238.24, 226,997.69 and 76,410.94 is: 114,687.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,238.24 : 226,997.69 = 76,410.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,238.24/226,997.69 = 76,410.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,238.24x = 226,997.69 × 76,410.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,238.24x = 17,345,105,921.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,345,105,921.18/151,238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,687.31

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