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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,231.24, 225,568.26 and 83,801.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,231.24, 225,568.26 and 83,801.16 is: 125,825.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,231.24 : 225,568.26 = 83,801.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,231.24/225,568.26 = 83,801.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,231.24x = 225,568.26 × 83,801.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,231.24x = 18,902,881,847.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,902,881,847.18/150,231.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,825.24

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