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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,538.22, 225,958.53 and 133,780.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,538.22, 225,958.53 and 133,780.94 is: 200,805.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,538.22 : 225,958.53 = 133,780.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,538.22/225,958.53 = 133,780.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,538.22x = 225,958.53 × 133,780.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,538.22x = 30,228,944,544.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,228,944,544.42/150,538.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,805.78

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