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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,648.40, 225,972.60 and 142,483.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,648.40, 225,972.60 and 142,483.60 is: 213,725.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,648.40 : 225,972.60 = 142,483.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,648.40/225,972.60 = 142,483.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,648.40x = 225,972.60 × 142,483.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,648.40x = 32,197,389,549.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,197,389,549.36/150,648.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,725.40

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