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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,002.40, 225,003.60 and 136,869.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,002.40, 225,003.60 and 136,869.60 is: 205,304.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,002.40 : 225,003.60 = 136,869.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,002.40/225,003.60 = 136,869.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,002.40x = 225,003.60 × 136,869.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,002.40x = 30,796,152,730.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,796,152,730.56/150,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,304.40

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