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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,358.76, 226,688.22 and 146,109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,358.76, 226,688.22 and 146,109.96 is: 218,827.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,358.76 : 226,688.22 = 146,109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,358.76/226,688.22 = 146,109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,358.76x = 226,688.22 × 146,109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,358.76x = 33,121,406,756.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,121,406,756.67/151,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,827.15

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