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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,464.62, 225,700.17 and 71,586.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,464.62, 225,700.17 and 71,586.82 is: 107,381.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,464.62 : 225,700.17 = 71,586.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,464.62/225,700.17 = 71,586.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,464.62x = 225,700.17 × 71,586.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,464.62x = 16,157,157,443.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,157,157,443.76/150,464.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,381.77

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