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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,441.24, 225,813.76 and 66,238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,441.24, 225,813.76 and 66,238.92 is: 99,425.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,441.24 : 225,813.76 = 66,238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,441.24/225,813.76 = 66,238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,441.24x = 225,813.76 × 66,238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,441.24x = 14,957,659,583.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,957,659,583.54/150,441.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,425.26

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