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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,401.25, 225,514.40 and 66,159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,401.25, 225,514.40 and 66,159.09 is: 99,200.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,401.25 : 225,514.40 = 66,159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,401.25/225,514.40 = 66,159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,401.25x = 225,514.40 × 66,159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,401.25x = 14,919,827,155.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,919,827,155.10/150,401.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,200.15

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