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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,899.94, 227,252.64 and 137,448.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,899.94, 227,252.64 and 137,448.06 is: 206,994.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,899.94 : 227,252.64 = 137,448.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,899.94/227,252.64 = 137,448.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,899.94x = 227,252.64 × 137,448.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,899.94x = 31,235,434,497.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,235,434,497.88/150,899.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,994.35

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