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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,268.61, 225,485.91 and 83,746.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,268.61, 225,485.91 and 83,746.22 is: 125,665.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,268.61 : 225,485.91 = 83,746.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,268.61/225,485.91 = 83,746.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,268.61x = 225,485.91 × 83,746.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,268.61x = 18,883,593,189.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,883,593,189.48/150,268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,665.59

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