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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,587.06, 225,436.77 and 131,903.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,587.06, 225,436.77 and 131,903.60 is: 197,466.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,587.06 : 225,436.77 = 131,903.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,587.06/225,436.77 = 131,903.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,587.06x = 225,436.77 × 131,903.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,587.06x = 29,735,920,408.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,735,920,408.19/150,587.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,466.64

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