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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,878.24, 226,870.47 and 112,512.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,878.24, 226,870.47 and 112,512.24 is: 168,066.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,878.24 : 226,870.47 = 112,512.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,878.24/226,870.47 = 112,512.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,878.24x = 226,870.47 × 112,512.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,878.24x = 25,525,704,769.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,525,704,769.55/151,878.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,066.90

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