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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,284.29, 226,821.35 and 66,998.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,284.29, 226,821.35 and 66,998.52 is: 100,451.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,284.29 : 226,821.35 = 66,998.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,284.29/226,821.35 = 66,998.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,284.29x = 226,821.35 × 66,998.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,284.29x = 15,196,694,921.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,196,694,921.90/151,284.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,451.25

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