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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,004.40, 225,006.60 and 97,473.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,004.40, 225,006.60 and 97,473.20 is: 146,209.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,004.40 : 225,006.60 = 97,473.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,004.40/225,006.60 = 97,473.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,004.40x = 225,006.60 × 97,473.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,004.40x = 21,932,113,323.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,932,113,323.12/150,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,209.80

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