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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,301.95, 226,740.51 and 119,572.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,301.95, 226,740.51 and 119,572.52 is: 179,190.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,301.95 : 226,740.51 = 119,572.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,301.95/226,740.51 = 119,572.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,301.95x = 226,740.51 × 119,572.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,301.95x = 27,111,934,166.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,111,934,166.79/151,301.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,190.92

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