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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,436.52, 225,661.02 and 124,092.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,436.52, 225,661.02 and 124,092.20 is: 186,143.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,436.52 : 225,661.02 = 124,092.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,436.52/225,661.02 = 124,092.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,436.52x = 225,661.02 × 124,092.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,436.52x = 28,002,772,426.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,002,772,426.04/150,436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,143.45

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