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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,582.54, 225,430.04 and 131,899.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,582.54, 225,430.04 and 131,899.11 is: 197,459.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,582.54 : 225,430.04 = 131,899.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,582.54/225,430.04 = 131,899.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,582.54x = 225,430.04 × 131,899.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,582.54x = 29,734,021,019.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,734,021,019.74/150,582.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,459.95

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