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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,759.41, 226,138.86 and 117,504.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,759.41, 226,138.86 and 117,504.41 is: 176,256.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,759.41 : 226,138.86 = 117,504.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,759.41/226,138.86 = 117,504.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,759.41x = 226,138.86 × 117,504.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,759.41x = 26,572,312,191.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,572,312,191.68/150,759.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,256.41

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