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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,907.70, 230,861.55 and 151,283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,907.70, 230,861.55 and 151,283.30 is: 226,924.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,907.70 : 230,861.55 = 151,283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,907.70/230,861.55 = 151,283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,907.70x = 230,861.55 × 151,283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,907.70x = 34,925,497,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,925,497,127.12/153,907.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,924.95

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