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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,069.78, 225,104.55 and 60,153.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,069.78, 225,104.55 and 60,153.12 is: 90,229.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,069.78 : 225,104.55 = 60,153.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,069.78/225,104.55 = 60,153.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,069.78x = 225,104.55 × 60,153.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,069.78x = 13,540,741,008.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,540,741,008.70/150,069.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,229.63

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