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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,539.70, 225,809.55 and 149,502.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,539.70, 225,809.55 and 149,502.90 is: 224,254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,539.70 : 225,809.55 = 149,502.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,539.70/225,809.55 = 149,502.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,539.70x = 225,809.55 × 149,502.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,539.70x = 33,759,182,572.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,759,182,572.70/150,539.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,254.35

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