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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,441.24, 225,663.30 and 71,563.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,441.24, 225,663.30 and 71,563.32 is: 107,345.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,441.24 : 225,663.30 = 71,563.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,441.24/225,663.30 = 71,563.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,441.24x = 225,663.30 × 71,563.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,441.24x = 16,149,214,950.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,149,214,950.16/150,441.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,345.66

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