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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,254.20, 225,506.45 and 79,202.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,254.20, 225,506.45 and 79,202.35 is: 118,869.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,254.20 : 225,506.45 = 79,202.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,254.20/225,506.45 = 79,202.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,254.20x = 225,506.45 × 79,202.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,254.20x = 17,860,640,780.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,860,640,780.16/150,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,869.49

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