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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,495.56, 231,383.66 and 150,239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,495.56, 231,383.66 and 150,239.32 is: 225,009.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,495.56 : 231,383.66 = 150,239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,495.56/231,383.66 = 150,239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,495.56x = 231,383.66 × 150,239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,495.56x = 34,762,923,737.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,762,923,737.51/154,495.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,009.21

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