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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,278.08, 226,964.80 and 71,312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,278.08, 226,964.80 and 71,312.80 is: 106,991.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,278.08 : 226,964.80 = 71,312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,278.08/226,964.80 = 71,312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,278.08x = 226,964.80 × 71,312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,278.08x = 16,185,495,389.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,185,495,389.44/151,278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,991.68

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