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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,889.55, 227,237.01 and 137,437.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,889.55, 227,237.01 and 137,437.67 is: 206,978.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,889.55 : 227,237.01 = 137,437.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,889.55/227,237.01 = 137,437.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,889.55x = 227,237.01 × 137,437.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,889.55x = 31,230,924,504.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,230,924,504.98/150,889.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,978.72

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