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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,873.64, 226,281.30 and 143,380.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,873.64, 226,281.30 and 143,380.60 is: 215,043.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,873.64 : 226,281.30 = 143,380.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,873.64/226,281.30 = 143,380.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,873.64x = 226,281.30 × 143,380.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,873.64x = 32,444,348,562.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,444,348,562.78/150,873.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,043.19

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