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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,079.24, 225,118.87 and 71,150.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,079.24, 225,118.87 and 71,150.41 is: 106,725.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,079.24 : 225,118.87 = 71,150.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,079.24/225,118.87 = 71,150.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,079.24x = 225,118.87 × 71,150.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,079.24x = 16,017,300,002.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,017,300,002.76/150,079.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,725.62

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