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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,253.44, 227,011.28 and 150,903.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,253.44, 227,011.28 and 150,903.52 is: 226,486.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,253.44 : 227,011.28 = 150,903.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,253.44/227,011.28 = 150,903.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,253.44x = 227,011.28 × 150,903.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,253.44x = 34,256,801,231.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,256,801,231.71/151,253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,486.10

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