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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,002.40, 225,003.60 and 115,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,002.40, 225,003.60 and 115,010.40 is: 172,515.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,002.40 : 225,003.60 = 115,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,002.40/225,003.60 = 115,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,002.40x = 225,003.60 × 115,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,002.40x = 25,877,754,037.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,877,754,037.44/150,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,515.60

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