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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,738.24, 225,896.19 and 113,274.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,738.24, 225,896.19 and 113,274.39 is: 169,752.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,738.24 : 225,896.19 = 113,274.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,738.24/225,896.19 = 113,274.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,738.24x = 225,896.19 × 113,274.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,738.24x = 25,588,253,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,588,253,125.57/150,738.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,752.90

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