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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,716.80, 226,075.20 and 142,115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,716.80, 226,075.20 and 142,115.20 is: 213,172.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,716.80 : 226,075.20 = 142,115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,716.80/226,075.20 = 142,115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,716.80x = 226,075.20 × 142,115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,716.80x = 32,128,722,263.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,128,722,263.04/150,716.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,172.80

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