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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,945.92, 226,971.36 and 112,579.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,945.92, 226,971.36 and 112,579.92 is: 168,167.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,945.92 : 226,971.36 = 112,579.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,945.92/226,971.36 = 112,579.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,945.92x = 226,971.36 × 112,579.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,945.92x = 25,552,417,551.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,552,417,551.09/151,945.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,167.84

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