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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,268.80, 226,903.20 and 98,124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,268.80, 226,903.20 and 98,124.70 is: 147,187.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,268.80 : 226,903.20 = 98,124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,268.80/226,903.20 = 98,124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,268.80x = 226,903.20 × 98,124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,268.80x = 22,264,808,429.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,264,808,429.04/151,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,187.05

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