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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,241.72, 225,035.04 and 75,231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,241.72, 225,035.04 and 75,231.04 is: 112,682.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,241.72 : 225,035.04 = 75,231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,241.72/225,035.04 = 75,231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,241.72x = 225,035.04 × 75,231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,241.72x = 16,929,620,095.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,929,620,095.64/150,241.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,682.55

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