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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,345.51, 225,278.38 and 110,178.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,345.51, 225,278.38 and 110,178.35 is: 165,091.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,345.51 : 225,278.38 = 110,178.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,345.51/225,278.38 = 110,178.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,345.51x = 225,278.38 × 110,178.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,345.51x = 24,820,798,521.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,820,798,521.79/150,345.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,091.72

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