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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,424.80, 225,896.40 and 80,440.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,424.80, 225,896.40 and 80,440.80 is: 120,799.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,424.80 : 225,896.40 = 80,440.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,424.80/225,896.40 = 80,440.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,424.80x = 225,896.40 × 80,440.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,424.80x = 18,171,287,133.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,171,287,133.12/150,424.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,799.81

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