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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,006.40, 225,009.60 and 97,475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,006.40, 225,009.60 and 97,475.20 is: 146,212.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,006.40 : 225,009.60 = 97,475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,006.40/225,009.60 = 97,475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,006.40x = 225,009.60 × 97,475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,006.40x = 21,932,855,761.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,932,855,761.92/150,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,212.80

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