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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,496.23, 225,781.92 and 106,209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,496.23, 225,781.92 and 106,209.48 is: 159,340.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,496.23 : 225,781.92 = 106,209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,496.23/225,781.92 = 106,209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,496.23x = 225,781.92 × 106,209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,496.23x = 23,980,180,017.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,980,180,017.67/150,496.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,340.74

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