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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,684.57, 226,929.21 and 137,232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,684.57, 226,929.21 and 137,232.50 is: 206,670.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,684.57 : 226,929.21 = 137,232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,684.57/226,929.21 = 137,232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,684.57x = 226,929.21 × 137,232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,684.57x = 31,142,061,676.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,142,061,676.68/150,684.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,670.54

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