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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,305.80, 226,958.70 and 98,161.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,305.80, 226,958.70 and 98,161.70 is: 147,242.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,305.80 : 226,958.70 = 98,161.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,305.80/226,958.70 = 98,161.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,305.80x = 226,958.70 × 98,161.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,305.80x = 22,278,651,821.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,278,651,821.79/151,305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,242.55

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