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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,251.20, 225,049.29 and 75,240.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,251.20, 225,049.29 and 75,240.52 is: 112,696.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,251.20 : 225,049.29 = 75,240.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,251.20/225,049.29 = 75,240.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,251.20x = 225,049.29 × 75,240.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,251.20x = 16,932,825,605.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,932,825,605.23/150,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,696.77

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