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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,947.40, 226,421.10 and 135,913.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,947.40, 226,421.10 and 135,913.80 is: 203,870.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,947.40 : 226,421.10 = 135,913.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,947.40/226,421.10 = 135,913.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,947.40x = 226,421.10 × 135,913.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,947.40x = 30,773,752,101.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,773,752,101.18/150,947.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,870.70

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