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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,973.80, 232,023.30 and 150,599.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,973.80, 232,023.30 and 150,599.80 is: 225,474.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,973.80 : 232,023.30 = 150,599.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,973.80/232,023.30 = 150,599.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,973.80x = 232,023.30 × 150,599.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,973.80x = 34,942,662,575.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,942,662,575.34/154,973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,474.65

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