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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,533.72, 226,132.83 and 133,104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,533.72, 226,132.83 and 133,104.60 is: 198,631.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,533.72 : 226,132.83 = 133,104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,533.72/226,132.83 = 133,104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,533.72x = 226,132.83 × 133,104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,533.72x = 30,099,319,884.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,099,319,884.02/151,533.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,631.17

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