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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,196.84, 225,295.26 and 60,237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,196.84, 225,295.26 and 60,237.16 is: 90,355.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,196.84 : 225,295.26 = 60,237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,196.84/225,295.26 = 60,237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,196.84x = 225,295.26 × 60,237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,196.84x = 13,571,146,623.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,571,146,623.86/150,196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,355.74

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