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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,718.30, 226,077.45 and 142,116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,718.30, 226,077.45 and 142,116.70 is: 213,175.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,718.30 : 226,077.45 = 142,116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,718.30/226,077.45 = 142,116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,718.30x = 226,077.45 × 142,116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,718.30x = 32,129,381,138.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,129,381,138.42/150,718.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,175.05

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