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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,089.04, 225,133.44 and 60,172.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,089.04, 225,133.44 and 60,172.40 is: 90,258.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,089.04 : 225,133.44 = 60,172.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,089.04/225,133.44 = 60,172.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,089.04x = 225,133.44 × 60,172.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,089.04x = 13,546,819,405.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,546,819,405.06/150,089.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,258.55

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