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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,768.25, 226,152.38 and 117,513.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,768.25, 226,152.38 and 117,513.41 is: 176,270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,768.25 : 226,152.38 = 117,513.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,768.25/226,152.38 = 117,513.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,768.25x = 226,152.38 × 117,513.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,768.25x = 26,575,936,516.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,575,936,516.44/150,768.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,270.12

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