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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,763.60, 226,145.40 and 147,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,763.60, 226,145.40 and 147,998.80 is: 221,998.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,763.60 : 226,145.40 = 147,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,763.60/226,145.40 = 147,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,763.60x = 226,145.40 × 147,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,763.60x = 33,469,247,825.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,469,247,825.52/150,763.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,998.20

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