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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,996.86, 228,041.43 and 107,709.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,996.86, 228,041.43 and 107,709.30 is: 161,596.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,996.86 : 228,041.43 = 107,709.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,996.86/228,041.43 = 107,709.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,996.86x = 228,041.43 × 107,709.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,996.86x = 24,562,182,796.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,562,182,796.30/151,996.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,596.65

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