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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,936.20, 226,404.30 and 139,531.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,936.20, 226,404.30 and 139,531.40 is: 209,297.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,936.20 : 226,404.30 = 139,531.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,936.20/226,404.30 = 139,531.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,936.20x = 226,404.30 × 139,531.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,936.20x = 31,590,508,945.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,590,508,945.02/150,936.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,297.10

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