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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,314.24, 225,514.56 and 71,319.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,314.24, 225,514.56 and 71,319.80 is: 107,000.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,314.24 : 225,514.56 = 71,319.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,314.24/225,514.56 = 71,319.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,314.24x = 225,514.56 × 71,319.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,314.24x = 16,083,653,316.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,083,653,316.29/150,314.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,000.20

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