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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,563.04, 225,488.40 and 130,733.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,563.04, 225,488.40 and 130,733.88 is: 195,791.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,563.04 : 225,488.40 = 130,733.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,563.04/225,488.40 = 130,733.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,563.04x = 225,488.40 × 130,733.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,563.04x = 29,478,973,426.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,478,973,426.99/150,563.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,791.57

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