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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,901.80, 225,111.90 and 145,236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,901.80, 225,111.90 and 145,236.20 is: 218,105.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,901.80 : 225,111.90 = 145,236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,901.80/225,111.90 = 145,236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,901.80x = 225,111.90 × 145,236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,901.80x = 32,694,396,930.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,694,396,930.78/149,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,105.43

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