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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,252.75, 226,255.82 and 124,295.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,252.75, 226,255.82 and 124,295.24 is: 185,930.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,252.75 : 226,255.82 = 124,295.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,252.75/226,255.82 = 124,295.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,252.75x = 226,255.82 × 124,295.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,252.75x = 28,122,521,392.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,122,521,392.46/151,252.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,930.64

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