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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,770.44, 227,239.38 and 129,961.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,770.44, 227,239.38 and 129,961.63 is: 195,876.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,770.44 : 227,239.38 = 129,961.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,770.44/227,239.38 = 129,961.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,770.44x = 227,239.38 × 129,961.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,770.44x = 29,532,400,224.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,532,400,224.99/150,770.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,876.59

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