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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,006.40, 225,009.60 and 141,841.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,006.40, 225,009.60 and 141,841.60 is: 212,762.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,006.40 : 225,009.60 = 141,841.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,006.40/225,009.60 = 141,841.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,006.40x = 225,009.60 × 141,841.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,006.40x = 31,915,721,679.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,915,721,679.36/150,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,762.40

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