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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,438.24, 225,658.80 and 71,560.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,438.24, 225,658.80 and 71,560.32 is: 107,341.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,438.24 : 225,658.80 = 71,560.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,438.24/225,658.80 = 71,560.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,438.24x = 225,658.80 × 71,560.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,438.24x = 16,148,215,938.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,148,215,938.82/150,438.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,341.16

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