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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,008.40, 225,012.60 and 132,512.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,008.40, 225,012.60 and 132,512.40 is: 198,768.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,008.40 : 225,012.60 = 132,512.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,008.40/225,012.60 = 132,512.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,008.40x = 225,012.60 × 132,512.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,008.40x = 29,816,959,656.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,816,959,656.24/150,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,768.60

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