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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,863.25, 227,354.63 and 135,889.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,863.25, 227,354.63 and 135,889.16 is: 204,788.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,863.25 : 227,354.63 = 135,889.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,863.25/227,354.63 = 135,889.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,863.25x = 227,354.63 × 135,889.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,863.25x = 30,895,029,692.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,895,029,692.81/150,863.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,788.31

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