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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,879.24, 226,871.96 and 112,513.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,879.24, 226,871.96 and 112,513.24 is: 168,068.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,879.24 : 226,871.96 = 112,513.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,879.24/226,871.96 = 112,513.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,879.24x = 226,871.96 × 112,513.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,879.24x = 25,526,099,284.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,526,099,284.75/151,879.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,068.39

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