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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,278.60, 226,917.90 and 101,512.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,278.60, 226,917.90 and 101,512.20 is: 152,268.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,278.60 : 226,917.90 = 101,512.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,278.60/226,917.90 = 101,512.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,278.60x = 226,917.90 × 101,512.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,278.60x = 23,034,935,248.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,034,935,248.38/151,278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,268.30

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