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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,475.20, 225,712.80 and 141,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,475.20, 225,712.80 and 141,259.20 is: 211,888.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,475.20 : 225,712.80 = 141,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,475.20/225,712.80 = 141,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,475.20x = 225,712.80 × 141,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,475.20x = 31,884,009,557.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,884,009,557.76/150,475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,888.80

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