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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,007.78, 225,073.80 and 65,724.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,007.78, 225,073.80 and 65,724.40 is: 98,613.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,007.78 : 225,073.80 = 65,724.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,007.78/225,073.80 = 65,724.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,007.78x = 225,073.80 × 65,724.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,007.78x = 14,792,840,460.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,792,840,460.72/150,007.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,613.82

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