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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,234.29, 225,027.45 and 141,401.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,234.29, 225,027.45 and 141,401.54 is: 211,797.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,234.29 : 225,027.45 = 141,401.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,234.29/225,027.45 = 141,401.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,234.29x = 225,027.45 × 141,401.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,234.29x = 31,819,226,847.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,819,226,847.14/150,234.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,797.36

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