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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,724.60, 225,698.10 and 119,620.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,724.60, 225,698.10 and 119,620.60 is: 179,122.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,724.60 : 225,698.10 = 119,620.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,724.60/225,698.10 = 119,620.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,724.60x = 225,698.10 × 119,620.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,724.60x = 26,998,142,140.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,998,142,140.86/150,724.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,122.33

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