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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,592.64, 224,658.71 and 139,854.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,592.64, 224,658.71 and 139,854.47 is: 208,639.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,592.64 : 224,658.71 = 139,854.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,592.64/224,658.71 = 139,854.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,592.64x = 224,658.71 × 139,854.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,592.64x = 31,419,523,519.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,419,523,519.82/150,592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,639.18

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