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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,995.17, 228,041.96 and 73,099.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,995.17, 228,041.96 and 73,099.14 is: 109,672.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,995.17 : 228,041.96 = 73,099.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,995.17/228,041.96 = 73,099.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,995.17x = 228,041.96 × 73,099.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,995.17x = 16,669,670,794.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,669,670,794.42/151,995.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,672.38

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