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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,249.86, 226,478.43 and 106,635.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,249.86, 226,478.43 and 106,635.06 is: 159,673.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,249.86 : 226,478.43 = 106,635.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,249.86/226,478.43 = 106,635.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,249.86x = 226,478.43 × 106,635.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,249.86x = 24,150,540,971.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,150,540,971.76/151,249.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,673.15

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