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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,003.40, 225,005.10 and 79,846.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,003.40, 225,005.10 and 79,846.60 is: 119,769.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,003.40 : 225,005.10 = 79,846.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,003.40/225,005.10 = 79,846.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,003.40x = 225,005.10 × 79,846.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,003.40x = 17,965,892,217.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,965,892,217.66/150,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,769.90

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