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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,459.12, 225,691.92 and 71,581.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,459.12, 225,691.92 and 71,581.32 is: 107,373.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,459.12 : 225,691.92 = 71,581.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,459.12/225,691.92 = 71,581.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,459.12x = 225,691.92 × 71,581.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,459.12x = 16,155,325,546.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,155,325,546.93/150,459.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,373.52

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