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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,269.43, 225,514.50 and 121,040.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,269.43, 225,514.50 and 121,040.18 is: 181,649.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,269.43 : 225,514.50 = 121,040.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,269.43/225,514.50 = 121,040.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,269.43x = 225,514.50 × 121,040.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,269.43x = 27,296,315,672.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,296,315,672.61/150,269.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,649.16

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