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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,010.58, 225,126.30 and 71,124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,010.58, 225,126.30 and 71,124.50 is: 106,739.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,010.58 : 225,126.30 = 71,124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,010.58/225,126.30 = 71,124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,010.58x = 225,126.30 × 71,124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,010.58x = 16,011,995,524.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,011,995,524.35/150,010.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,739.11

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