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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,832.39, 226,038.40 and 113,348.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,832.39, 226,038.40 and 113,348.69 is: 169,865.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,832.39 : 226,038.40 = 113,348.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,832.39/226,038.40 = 113,348.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,832.39x = 226,038.40 × 113,348.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,832.39x = 25,621,155,399.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,621,155,399.50/150,832.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,865.08

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