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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,533.64, 225,837.52 and 106,246.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,533.64, 225,837.52 and 106,246.89 is: 159,396.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,533.64 : 225,837.52 = 106,246.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,533.64/225,837.52 = 106,246.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,533.64x = 225,837.52 × 106,246.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,533.64x = 23,994,533,879.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,994,533,879.70/150,533.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,396.49

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