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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,546.72, 225,858.04 and 106,259.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,546.72, 225,858.04 and 106,259.96 is: 159,416.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,546.72 : 225,858.04 = 106,259.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,546.72/225,858.04 = 106,259.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,546.72x = 225,858.04 × 106,259.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,546.72x = 23,999,666,296.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,999,666,296.08/150,546.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,416.73

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