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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,359.21, 224,915.51 and 114,549.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,359.21, 224,915.51 and 114,549.59 is: 171,349.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,359.21 : 224,915.51 = 114,549.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,359.21/224,915.51 = 114,549.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,359.21x = 224,915.51 × 114,549.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,359.21x = 25,763,977,757.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,763,977,757.82/150,359.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,349.52

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