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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,284.20, 225,263.58 and 97,731.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,284.20, 225,263.58 and 97,731.40 is: 146,491.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,284.20 : 225,263.58 = 97,731.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,284.20/225,263.58 = 97,731.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,284.20x = 225,263.58 × 97,731.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,284.20x = 22,015,325,042.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,015,325,042.41/150,284.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,491.28

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