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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,597, 225,813.02 and 69,455.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,597, 225,813.02 and 69,455.96 is: 104,145.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,597 : 225,813.02 = 69,455.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,597/225,813.02 = 69,455.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,597x = 225,813.02 × 69,455.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,597x = 15,684,060,084.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,684,060,084.60/150,597
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,145.90

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