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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,168.87, 225,364.27 and 120,939.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,168.87, 225,364.27 and 120,939.48 is: 181,498.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,168.87 : 225,364.27 = 120,939.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,168.87/225,364.27 = 120,939.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,168.87x = 225,364.27 × 120,939.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,168.87x = 27,255,436,497.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,255,436,497.56/150,168.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,498.58

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