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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,222.98, 225,376.86 and 75,252.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,222.98, 225,376.86 and 75,252.62 is: 112,900.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,222.98 : 225,376.86 = 75,252.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,222.98/225,376.86 = 75,252.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,222.98x = 225,376.86 × 75,252.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,222.98x = 16,960,199,202.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,960,199,202.37/150,222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,900.16

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