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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,535.24, 225,640.38 and 66,220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,535.24, 225,640.38 and 66,220.36 is: 99,259.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,535.24 : 225,640.38 = 66,220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,535.24/225,640.38 = 66,220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,535.24x = 225,640.38 × 66,220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,535.24x = 14,941,987,194.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,941,987,194.14/150,535.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,259.07

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