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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,999.32, 228,045.11 and 80,909.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,999.32, 228,045.11 and 80,909.85 is: 121,389.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,999.32 : 228,045.11 = 80,909.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,999.32/228,045.11 = 80,909.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,999.32x = 228,045.11 × 80,909.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,999.32x = 18,451,095,238.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,451,095,238.78/151,999.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,389.33

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