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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,430.09, 225,136.52 and 146,382.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,430.09, 225,136.52 and 146,382.03 is: 219,078.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,430.09 : 225,136.52 = 146,382.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,430.09/225,136.52 = 146,382.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,430.09x = 225,136.52 × 146,382.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,430.09x = 32,955,941,190.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,955,941,190.69/150,430.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,078.12

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