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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,341.28, 225,362.88 and 83,811.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,341.28, 225,362.88 and 83,811.84 is: 125,634.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,341.28 : 225,362.88 = 83,811.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,341.28/225,362.88 = 83,811.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,341.28x = 225,362.88 × 83,811.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,341.28x = 18,888,077,640.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,888,077,640.50/150,341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,634.67

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