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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,298.40, 226,498.32 and 112,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,298.40, 226,498.32 and 112,029.60 is: 167,711.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,298.40 : 226,498.32 = 112,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,298.40/226,498.32 = 112,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,298.40x = 226,498.32 × 112,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,298.40x = 25,374,516,190.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,374,516,190.27/151,298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,711.73

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