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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,688.14, 226,032.20 and 117,433.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,688.14, 226,032.20 and 117,433.08 is: 176,149.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,688.14 : 226,032.20 = 117,433.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,688.14/226,032.20 = 117,433.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,688.14x = 226,032.20 × 117,433.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,688.14x = 26,543,656,838.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,543,656,838.01/150,688.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,149.61

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