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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,004.89, 225,007.56 and 61,258.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,004.89, 225,007.56 and 61,258.41 is: 91,887.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,004.89 : 225,007.56 = 61,258.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,004.89/225,007.56 = 61,258.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,004.89x = 225,007.56 × 61,258.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,004.89x = 13,783,605,363.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,783,605,363.58/150,004.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,887.71

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