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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,850.84, 225,147.52 and 148,359.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,850.84, 225,147.52 and 148,359.88 is: 221,429.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,850.84 : 225,147.52 = 148,359.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,850.84/225,147.52 = 148,359.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,850.84x = 225,147.52 × 148,359.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,850.84x = 33,402,859,049.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,402,859,049.50/150,850.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,429.72

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