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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,314.30, 226,643.40 and 98,170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,314.30, 226,643.40 and 98,170.20 is: 147,042.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,314.30 : 226,643.40 = 98,170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,314.30/226,643.40 = 98,170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,314.30x = 226,643.40 × 98,170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,314.30x = 22,249,627,906.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,249,627,906.68/151,314.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,042.47

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