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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,538.60, 225,807.90 and 94,551.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,538.60, 225,807.90 and 94,551.40 is: 141,827.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,538.60 : 225,807.90 = 94,551.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,538.60/225,807.90 = 94,551.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,538.60x = 225,807.90 × 94,551.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,538.60x = 21,350,453,076.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,350,453,076.06/150,538.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,827.10

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