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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,269.40, 226,904.10 and 98,738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,269.40, 226,904.10 and 98,738.20 is: 148,107.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,269.40 : 226,904.10 = 98,738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,269.40/226,904.10 = 98,738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,269.40x = 226,904.10 × 98,738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,269.40x = 22,404,102,406.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,404,102,406.62/151,269.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,107.30

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