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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,382.24, 225,926.07 and 141,870.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,382.24, 225,926.07 and 141,870.73 is: 213,138.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,382.24 : 225,926.07 = 141,870.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,382.24/225,926.07 = 141,870.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,382.24x = 225,926.07 × 141,870.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,382.24x = 32,052,295,347.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,052,295,347.30/150,382.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,138.84

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