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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108,762.50, 150,093.72 and 81,490.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108,762.50, 150,093.72 and 81,490.20 is: 112,457.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,762.50 : 150,093.72 = 81,490.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,762.50/150,093.72 = 81,490.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,762.50x = 150,093.72 × 81,490.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,762.50x = 12,231,167,261.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,231,167,261.54/108,762.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,457.58

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