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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,994.67, 228,041.21 and 73,098.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,994.67, 228,041.21 and 73,098.64 is: 109,671.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,994.67 : 228,041.21 = 73,098.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,994.67/228,041.21 = 73,098.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,994.67x = 228,041.21 × 73,098.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,994.67x = 16,669,501,949.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,669,501,949.46/151,994.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,671.63

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