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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,281.46, 224,984.34 and 79,035.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,281.46, 224,984.34 and 79,035.08 is: 118,322.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,281.46 : 224,984.34 = 79,035.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,281.46/224,984.34 = 79,035.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,281.46x = 224,984.34 × 79,035.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,281.46x = 17,781,654,185.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,781,654,185.73/150,281.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,322.34

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