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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,298.21, 226,315.23 and 106,316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,298.21, 226,315.23 and 106,316.40 is: 159,030.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,298.21 : 226,315.23 = 106,316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,298.21/226,315.23 = 106,316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,298.21x = 226,315.23 × 106,316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,298.21x = 24,061,019,387.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,061,019,387.20/151,298.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,030.44

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