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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,959.30, 232,001.55 and 150,585.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,959.30, 232,001.55 and 150,585.30 is: 225,452.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,959.30 : 232,001.55 = 150,585.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,959.30/232,001.55 = 150,585.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,959.30x = 232,001.55 × 150,585.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,959.30x = 34,936,023,007.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,936,023,007.22/154,959.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,452.90

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