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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,150.40, 225,225.60 and 147,817.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,150.40, 225,225.60 and 147,817.60 is: 221,726.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,150.40 : 225,225.60 = 147,817.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,150.40/225,225.60 = 147,817.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,150.40x = 225,225.60 × 147,817.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,150.40x = 33,292,307,650.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,292,307,650.56/150,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,726.40

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