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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,493.32, 225,903.60 and 113,160.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,493.32, 225,903.60 and 113,160.42 is: 169,863.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,493.32 : 225,903.60 = 113,160.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,493.32/225,903.60 = 113,160.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,493.32x = 225,903.60 × 113,160.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,493.32x = 25,563,346,255.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,563,346,255.51/150,493.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,863.66

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