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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,414.52, 225,471.62 and 75,305.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,414.52, 225,471.62 and 75,305.36 is: 112,882.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,414.52 : 225,471.62 = 75,305.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,414.52/225,471.62 = 75,305.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,414.52x = 225,471.62 × 75,305.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,414.52x = 16,979,221,513.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,979,221,513.88/150,414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,882.86

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