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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,396.24, 225,704.62 and 121,166.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,396.24, 225,704.62 and 121,166.98 is: 181,839.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,396.24 : 225,704.62 = 121,166.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,396.24/225,704.62 = 121,166.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,396.24x = 225,704.62 × 121,166.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,396.24x = 27,347,946,571.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,347,946,571.61/150,396.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,839.30

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