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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,931.48, 225,811.86 and 108,908.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,931.48, 225,811.86 and 108,908.32 is: 162,940.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,931.48 : 225,811.86 = 108,908.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,931.48/225,811.86 = 108,908.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,931.48x = 225,811.86 × 108,908.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,931.48x = 24,592,790,308.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,592,790,308.68/150,931.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,940.10

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