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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,246.90, 224,927.48 and 110,979.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,246.90, 224,927.48 and 110,979.32 is: 166,141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,246.90 : 224,927.48 = 110,979.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,246.90/224,927.48 = 110,979.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,246.90x = 224,927.48 × 110,979.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,246.90x = 24,962,297,932.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,962,297,932.52/150,246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,141.85

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