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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,562.80, 231,844.20 and 150,188.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,562.80, 231,844.20 and 150,188.80 is: 225,283.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,562.80 : 231,844.20 = 150,188.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,562.80/231,844.20 = 150,188.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,562.80x = 231,844.20 × 150,188.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,562.80x = 34,820,402,184.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,820,402,184.96/154,562.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,283.20

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