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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,725.25, 225,876.75 and 113,261.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,725.25, 225,876.75 and 113,261.45 is: 169,733.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,725.25 : 225,876.75 = 113,261.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,725.25/225,876.75 = 113,261.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,725.25x = 225,876.75 × 113,261.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,725.25x = 25,583,127,096.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,583,127,096.90/150,725.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,733.52

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