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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,509.36, 225,801.58 and 106,222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,509.36, 225,801.58 and 106,222.62 is: 159,360.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,509.36 : 225,801.58 = 106,222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,509.36/225,801.58 = 106,222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,509.36x = 225,801.58 × 106,222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,509.36x = 23,985,235,427.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,985,235,427.74/150,509.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,360.42

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