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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,206.79, 225,229.37 and 60,204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,206.79, 225,229.37 and 60,204.35 is: 90,274.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,206.79 : 225,229.37 = 60,204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,206.79/225,229.37 = 60,204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,206.79x = 225,229.37 × 60,204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,206.79x = 13,559,786,394.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,559,786,394.59/150,206.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,274.12

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