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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,741.48, 224,967.38 and 144,638.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,741.48, 224,967.38 and 144,638.22 is: 215,858.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,741.48 : 224,967.38 = 144,638.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,741.48/224,967.38 = 144,638.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,741.48x = 224,967.38 × 144,638.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,741.48x = 32,538,881,401.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,538,881,401.26/150,741.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,858.84

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