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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,669.23, 226,003.83 and 117,414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,669.23, 226,003.83 and 117,414.18 is: 176,121.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,669.23 : 226,003.83 = 117,414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,669.23/226,003.83 = 117,414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,669.23x = 226,003.83 × 117,414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,669.23x = 26,536,052,659.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,536,052,659.22/150,669.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,121.25

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