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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,221.98, 225,375.36 and 75,251.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,221.98, 225,375.36 and 75,251.62 is: 112,898.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,221.98 : 225,375.36 = 75,251.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,221.98/225,375.36 = 75,251.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,221.98x = 225,375.36 × 75,251.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,221.98x = 16,959,860,948.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,959,860,948.08/150,221.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,898.66

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