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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,558.80, 231,838.20 and 150,184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,558.80, 231,838.20 and 150,184.80 is: 225,277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,558.80 : 231,838.20 = 150,184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,558.80/231,838.20 = 150,184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,558.80x = 231,838.20 × 150,184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,558.80x = 34,818,573,699.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,818,573,699.36/154,558.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,277.20

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