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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,243.20, 226,937.70 and 106,774.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,243.20, 226,937.70 and 106,774.20 is: 160,212.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,243.20 : 226,937.70 = 106,774.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,243.20/226,937.70 = 106,774.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,243.20x = 226,937.70 × 106,774.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,243.20x = 24,231,091,367.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,231,091,367.34/151,243.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,212.77

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