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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,001.47, 225,002.40 and 61,254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,001.47, 225,002.40 and 61,254.96 is: 91,882.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,001.47 : 225,002.40 = 61,254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,001.47/225,002.40 = 61,254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,001.47x = 225,002.40 × 61,254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,001.47x = 13,782,513,011.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,782,513,011.90/150,001.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,882.52

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