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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,333.82, 225,337.71 and 75,273.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,333.82, 225,337.71 and 75,273.01 is: 112,827.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,333.82 : 225,337.71 = 75,273.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,333.82/225,337.71 = 75,273.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,333.82x = 225,337.71 × 75,273.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,333.82x = 16,961,846,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,961,846,571.52/150,333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,827.89

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