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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,281.20, 226,921.80 and 98,404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,281.20, 226,921.80 and 98,404.40 is: 147,606.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,281.20 : 226,921.80 = 98,404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,281.20/226,921.80 = 98,404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,281.20x = 226,921.80 × 98,404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,281.20x = 22,330,103,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,330,103,575.92/151,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,606.60

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