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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,529.74, 226,147.50 and 142,018.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,529.74, 226,147.50 and 142,018.26 is: 213,360.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,529.74 : 226,147.50 = 142,018.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,529.74/226,147.50 = 142,018.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,529.74x = 226,147.50 × 142,018.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,529.74x = 32,117,074,453.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,117,074,453.35/150,529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,360.33

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