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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,651.60, 225,977.40 and 144,430.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,651.60, 225,977.40 and 144,430.80 is: 216,646.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,651.60 : 225,977.40 = 144,430.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,651.60/225,977.40 = 144,430.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,651.60x = 225,977.40 × 144,430.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,651.60x = 32,638,096,663.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,638,096,663.92/150,651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,646.20

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