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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,771.44, 227,240.89 and 129,962.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,771.44, 227,240.89 and 129,962.63 is: 195,878.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,771.44 : 227,240.89 = 129,962.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,771.44/227,240.89 = 129,962.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,771.44x = 227,240.89 × 129,962.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,771.44x = 29,532,823,707.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,532,823,707.94/150,771.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,878.10

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