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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,946.92, 226,972.85 and 112,580.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,946.92, 226,972.85 and 112,580.92 is: 168,169.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,946.92 : 226,972.85 = 112,580.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,946.92/226,972.85 = 112,580.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,946.92x = 226,972.85 × 112,580.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,946.92x = 25,552,812,268.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,552,812,268.02/151,946.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,169.33

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