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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,316.73, 226,679.82 and 117,880.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,316.73, 226,679.82 and 117,880.24 is: 176,590.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,316.73 : 226,679.82 = 117,880.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,316.73/226,679.82 = 117,880.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,316.73x = 226,679.82 × 117,880.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,316.73x = 26,721,071,018.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,721,071,018.06/151,316.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,590.33

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