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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,377.47, 226,987.36 and 71,393.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,377.47, 226,987.36 and 71,393.96 is: 107,053.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,377.47 : 226,987.36 = 71,393.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,377.47/226,987.36 = 71,393.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,377.47x = 226,987.36 × 71,393.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,377.47x = 16,205,526,500.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,205,526,500.35/151,377.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,053.75

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