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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,158.43, 225,311.42 and 70,201.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,158.43, 225,311.42 and 70,201.87 is: 105,337.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,158.43 : 225,311.42 = 70,201.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,158.43/225,311.42 = 70,201.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,158.43x = 225,311.42 × 70,201.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,158.43x = 15,817,282,628.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,817,282,628.58/150,158.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,337.29

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