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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,407.46, 225,611.19 and 71,478.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,407.46, 225,611.19 and 71,478.63 is: 107,217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,407.46 : 225,611.19 = 71,478.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,407.46/225,611.19 = 71,478.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,407.46x = 225,611.19 × 71,478.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,407.46x = 16,126,378,773.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,126,378,773.87/150,407.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,217.95

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