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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,359, 226,688.58 and 146,110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,359, 226,688.58 and 146,110.20 is: 218,827.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,359 : 226,688.58 = 146,110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,359/226,688.58 = 146,110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,359x = 226,688.58 × 146,110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,359x = 33,121,513,761.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,121,513,761.52/151,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,827.51

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