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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,255.36, 225,608.52 and 143,032.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,255.36, 225,608.52 and 143,032.74 is: 214,763.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,255.36 : 225,608.52 = 143,032.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,255.36/225,608.52 = 143,032.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,255.36x = 225,608.52 × 143,032.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,255.36x = 32,269,404,782.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,269,404,782.94/150,255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,763.75

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