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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,168.24, 225,363.33 and 120,938.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,168.24, 225,363.33 and 120,938.85 is: 181,497.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,168.24 : 225,363.33 = 120,938.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,168.24/225,363.33 = 120,938.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,168.24x = 225,363.33 × 120,938.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,168.24x = 27,255,181,962.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,255,181,962.37/150,168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,497.65

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