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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,919.58, 226,204.38 and 142,171.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,919.58, 226,204.38 and 142,171.58 is: 213,092.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,919.58 : 226,204.38 = 142,171.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,919.58/226,204.38 = 142,171.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,919.58x = 226,204.38 × 142,171.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,919.58x = 32,159,834,107.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,159,834,107.52/150,919.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,092.52

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