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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,109.79, 225,422.33 and 133,280.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,109.79, 225,422.33 and 133,280.82 is: 200,149.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,109.79 : 225,422.33 = 133,280.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,109.79/225,422.33 = 133,280.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,109.79x = 225,422.33 × 133,280.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,109.79x = 30,044,472,322.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,044,472,322.31/150,109.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,149.99

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