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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,905.70, 230,858.55 and 150,625.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,905.70, 230,858.55 and 150,625.20 is: 225,937.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,905.70 : 230,858.55 = 150,625.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,905.70/230,858.55 = 150,625.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,905.70x = 230,858.55 × 150,625.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,905.70x = 34,773,115,265.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,773,115,265.46/153,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,937.80

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