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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,666.24, 226,352.25 and 142,155.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,666.24, 226,352.25 and 142,155.03 is: 213,565.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,666.24 : 226,352.25 = 142,155.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,666.24/226,352.25 = 142,155.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,666.24x = 226,352.25 × 142,155.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,666.24x = 32,177,110,889.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,177,110,889.32/150,666.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,565.50

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