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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,647.60, 225,971.40 and 147,882.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,647.60, 225,971.40 and 147,882.80 is: 221,824.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,647.60 : 225,971.40 = 147,882.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,647.60/225,971.40 = 147,882.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,647.60x = 225,971.40 × 147,882.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,647.60x = 33,417,283,351.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,417,283,351.92/150,647.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,824.20

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