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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,593.07, 225,445.77 and 131,909.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,593.07, 225,445.77 and 131,909.61 is: 197,475.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,593.07 : 225,445.77 = 131,909.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,593.07/225,445.77 = 131,909.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,593.07x = 225,445.77 × 131,909.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,593.07x = 29,738,463,596.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,738,463,596.85/150,593.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,475.64

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