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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,437.80, 227,156.70 and 98,293.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,437.80, 227,156.70 and 98,293.70 is: 147,440.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,437.80 : 227,156.70 = 98,293.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,437.80/227,156.70 = 98,293.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,437.80x = 227,156.70 × 98,293.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,437.80x = 22,328,072,522.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,328,072,522.79/151,437.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,440.55

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