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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,742.98, 224,969.62 and 144,639.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,742.98, 224,969.62 and 144,639.72 is: 215,861.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,742.98 : 224,969.62 = 144,639.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,742.98/224,969.62 = 144,639.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,742.98x = 224,969.62 × 144,639.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,742.98x = 32,539,542,845.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,539,542,845.31/150,742.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,861.08

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