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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,066.15, 225,275.10 and 118,497.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,066.15, 225,275.10 and 118,497.42 is: 177,885.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,066.15 : 225,275.10 = 118,497.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,066.15/225,275.10 = 118,497.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,066.15x = 225,275.10 × 118,497.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,066.15x = 26,694,518,140.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,694,518,140.24/150,066.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,885.01

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