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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,694.53, 226,041.75 and 117,439.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,694.53, 226,041.75 and 117,439.47 is: 176,159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,694.53 : 226,041.75 = 117,439.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,694.53/226,041.75 = 117,439.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,694.53x = 226,041.75 × 117,439.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,694.53x = 26,546,223,317.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,546,223,317.87/150,694.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,159.17

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