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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,284.22, 225,410.57 and 79,178.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,284.22, 225,410.57 and 79,178.25 is: 118,759.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,284.22 : 225,410.57 = 79,178.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,284.22/225,410.57 = 79,178.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,284.22x = 225,410.57 × 79,178.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,284.22x = 17,847,614,068.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,847,614,068.21/150,284.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,759.07

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