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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,717.80, 226,076.70 and 142,116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,717.80, 226,076.70 and 142,116.20 is: 213,174.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,717.80 : 226,076.70 = 142,116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,717.80/226,076.70 = 142,116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,717.80x = 226,076.70 × 142,116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,717.80x = 32,129,161,512.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,129,161,512.54/150,717.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,174.30

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