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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,401.80, 225,602.70 and 120,877.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,401.80, 225,602.70 and 120,877.30 is: 181,315.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,401.80 : 225,602.70 = 120,877.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,401.80/225,602.70 = 120,877.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,401.80x = 225,602.70 × 120,877.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,401.80x = 27,270,245,248.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,270,245,248.71/150,401.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,315.95

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