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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,245.40, 226,868.10 and 98,714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,245.40, 226,868.10 and 98,714.20 is: 148,071.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,245.40 : 226,868.10 = 98,714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,245.40/226,868.10 = 98,714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,245.40x = 226,868.10 × 98,714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,245.40x = 22,395,102,997.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,395,102,997.02/151,245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,071.30

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