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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,152.54, 225,291.38 and 65,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,152.54, 225,291.38 and 65,869.20 is: 98,831.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,152.54 : 225,291.38 = 65,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,152.54/225,291.38 = 65,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,152.54x = 225,291.38 × 65,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,152.54x = 14,839,762,638.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,839,762,638.15/150,152.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,831.25

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