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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,247.88, 226,731.62 and 66,963.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,247.88, 226,731.62 and 66,963.13 is: 100,382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,247.88 : 226,731.62 = 66,963.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,247.88/226,731.62 = 66,963.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,247.88x = 226,731.62 × 66,963.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,247.88x = 15,182,658,545.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,182,658,545.75/151,247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,382.62

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