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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,254.70, 225,507.20 and 79,202.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,254.70, 225,507.20 and 79,202.85 is: 118,870.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,254.70 : 225,507.20 = 79,202.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,254.70/225,507.20 = 79,202.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,254.70x = 225,507.20 × 79,202.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,254.70x = 17,860,812,539.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,860,812,539.51/150,254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,870.24

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