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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,015.78, 225,085.80 and 65,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,015.78, 225,085.80 and 65,732.40 is: 98,625.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,015.78 : 225,085.80 = 65,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,015.78/225,085.80 = 65,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,015.78x = 225,085.80 × 65,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,015.78x = 14,795,429,839.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,795,429,839.92/150,015.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,625.82

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