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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,160.08, 461,922.96 and 150,193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,160.08, 461,922.96 and 150,193.12 is: 225,135.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,160.08 : 461,922.96 = 150,193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,160.08/461,922.96 = 150,193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,160.08x = 461,922.96 × 150,193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,160.08x = 69,377,650,562.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,377,650,562.04/308,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,135.10

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