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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,688.08, 226,032.11 and 117,433.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,688.08, 226,032.11 and 117,433.03 is: 176,149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,688.08 : 226,032.11 = 117,433.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,688.08/226,032.11 = 117,433.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,688.08x = 226,032.11 × 117,433.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,688.08x = 26,543,633,837.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,543,633,837.27/150,688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,149.53

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