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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,816.38, 226,277.10 and 94,589.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,816.38, 226,277.10 and 94,589.96 is: 141,917.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,816.38 : 226,277.10 = 94,589.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,816.38/226,277.10 = 94,589.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,816.38x = 226,277.10 × 94,589.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,816.38x = 21,403,541,837.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,403,541,837.92/150,816.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,917.89

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