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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,009.40, 225,014.10 and 132,513.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,009.40, 225,014.10 and 132,513.40 is: 198,770.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,009.40 : 225,014.10 = 132,513.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,009.40/225,014.10 = 132,513.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,009.40x = 225,014.10 × 132,513.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,009.40x = 29,817,383,438.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,817,383,438.94/150,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,770.10

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