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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,308.47, 226,521.90 and 117,926.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,308.47, 226,521.90 and 117,926.66 is: 176,546.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,308.47 : 226,521.90 = 117,926.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,308.47/226,521.90 = 117,926.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,308.47x = 226,521.90 × 117,926.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,308.47x = 26,712,971,650.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,712,971,650.16/151,308.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,546.44

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