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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,376.29, 225,548.53 and 79,270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,376.29, 225,548.53 and 79,270.44 is: 118,897.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,376.29 : 225,548.53 = 79,270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,376.29/225,548.53 = 79,270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,376.29x = 225,548.53 × 79,270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,376.29x = 17,879,330,616.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,879,330,616.37/150,376.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,897.27

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