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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,471.72, 225,742.14 and 99,230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,471.72, 225,742.14 and 99,230.76 is: 148,868.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,471.72 : 225,742.14 = 99,230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,471.72/225,742.14 = 99,230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,471.72x = 225,742.14 × 99,230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,471.72x = 22,400,564,116.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,400,564,116.23/150,471.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,868.93

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