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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,993.12, 228,055.26 and 81,858.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,993.12, 228,055.26 and 81,858.40 is: 122,822.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,993.12 : 228,055.26 = 81,858.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,993.12/228,055.26 = 81,858.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,993.12x = 228,055.26 × 81,858.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,993.12x = 18,668,238,695.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,668,238,695.18/151,993.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,822.92

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