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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,624.80, 226,999.80 and 147,250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,624.80, 226,999.80 and 147,250.80 is: 220,451.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,624.80 : 226,999.80 = 147,250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,624.80/226,999.80 = 147,250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,624.80x = 226,999.80 × 147,250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,624.80x = 33,425,902,149.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,425,902,149.84/151,624.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,451.42

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