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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,222.48, 225,376.11 and 75,252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,222.48, 225,376.11 and 75,252.12 is: 112,899.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,222.48 : 225,376.11 = 75,252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,222.48/225,376.11 = 75,252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,222.48x = 225,376.11 × 75,252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,222.48x = 16,960,030,074.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,960,030,074.85/150,222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,899.41

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