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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,511.88, 225,478.94 and 146,466.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,511.88, 225,478.94 and 146,466.29 is: 217,970.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,511.88 : 225,478.94 = 146,466.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,511.88/225,478.94 = 146,466.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,511.88x = 225,478.94 × 146,466.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,511.88x = 33,025,064,470.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,025,064,470.17/151,511.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,970.13

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