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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,692.81, 226,039.24 and 117,437.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,692.81, 226,039.24 and 117,437.78 is: 176,156.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,692.81 : 226,039.24 = 117,437.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,692.81/226,039.24 = 117,437.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,692.81x = 226,039.24 × 117,437.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,692.81x = 26,545,547,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,545,547,250.38/150,692.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,156.70

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