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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,384.24, 225,556.56 and 71,548.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,384.24, 225,556.56 and 71,548.56 is: 107,313.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,384.24 : 225,556.56 = 71,548.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,384.24/225,556.56 = 71,548.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,384.24x = 225,556.56 × 71,548.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,384.24x = 16,138,247,066.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,138,247,066.55/150,384.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,313.42

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