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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,861.25, 227,351.62 and 135,887.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,861.25, 227,351.62 and 135,887.16 is: 204,785.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,861.25 : 227,351.62 = 135,887.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,861.25/227,351.62 = 135,887.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,861.25x = 227,351.62 × 135,887.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,861.25x = 30,894,165,623.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,894,165,623.48/150,861.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,785.30

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