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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,022.40, 225,033.60 and 146,523.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,022.40, 225,033.60 and 146,523.20 is: 219,784.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,022.40 : 225,033.60 = 146,523.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,022.40/225,033.60 = 146,523.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,022.40x = 225,033.60 × 146,523.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,022.40x = 32,972,643,179.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,972,643,179.52/150,022.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,784.80

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