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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,735.30, 225,908.55 and 115,500.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,735.30, 225,908.55 and 115,500.30 is: 173,101.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,735.30 : 225,908.55 = 115,500.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,735.30/225,908.55 = 115,500.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,735.30x = 225,908.55 × 115,500.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,735.30x = 26,092,505,297.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,092,505,297.57/150,735.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,101.49

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