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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,570.38, 226,136.39 and 132,565.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,570.38, 226,136.39 and 132,565.01 is: 199,094.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,570.38 : 226,136.39 = 132,565.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,570.38/226,136.39 = 132,565.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,570.38x = 226,136.39 × 132,565.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,570.38x = 29,977,771,008.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,977,771,008.21/150,570.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,094.74

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