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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,975.30, 227,634.90 and 98,831.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,975.30, 227,634.90 and 98,831.20 is: 148,033.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,975.30 : 227,634.90 = 98,831.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,975.30/227,634.90 = 98,831.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,975.30x = 227,634.90 × 98,831.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,975.30x = 22,497,430,328.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,497,430,328.88/151,975.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,033.47

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