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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,474.08, 226,063.70 and 141,962.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,474.08, 226,063.70 and 141,962.53 is: 213,276.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,474.08 : 226,063.70 = 141,962.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,474.08/226,063.70 = 141,962.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,474.08x = 226,063.70 × 141,962.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,474.08x = 32,092,574,793.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,092,574,793.16/150,474.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,276.43

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