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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,263.64, 226,997.52 and 113,851.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,263.64, 226,997.52 and 113,851.36 is: 170,853.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,263.64 : 226,997.52 = 113,851.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,263.64/226,997.52 = 113,851.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,263.64x = 226,997.52 × 113,851.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,263.64x = 25,843,976,368.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,843,976,368.63/151,263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,853.86

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