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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,573,037.20, 225,859,555.80 and 112,309,285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,573,037.20, 225,859,555.80 and 112,309,285.20 is: 168,463,927.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,573,037.20 : 225,859,555.80 = 112,309,285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,573,037.20/225,859,555.80 = 112,309,285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,573,037.20x = 225,859,555.80 × 112,309,285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,573,037.20x = 25,366,125,267,487,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,366,125,267,487,516/150,573,037.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,463,927.80

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