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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,283.20, 225,262.08 and 97,730.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,283.20, 225,262.08 and 97,730.40 is: 146,489.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,283.20 : 225,262.08 = 97,730.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,283.20/225,262.08 = 97,730.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,283.20x = 225,262.08 × 97,730.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,283.20x = 22,014,953,183.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,014,953,183.23/150,283.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,489.78

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