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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,542.10, 225,813.15 and 150,542.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,542.10, 225,813.15 and 150,542.10 is: 225,813.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,542.10 : 225,813.15 = 150,542.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,542.10/225,813.15 = 150,542.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,542.10x = 225,813.15 × 150,542.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,542.10x = 33,994,385,808.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,994,385,808.62/150,542.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,813.15

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