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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,513.39, 225,481.18 and 146,467.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,513.39, 225,481.18 and 146,467.80 is: 217,972.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,513.39 : 225,481.18 = 146,467.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,513.39/225,481.18 = 146,467.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,513.39x = 225,481.18 × 146,467.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,513.39x = 33,025,730,516.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,025,730,516.26/151,513.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,972.36

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