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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,550.31, 225,628.60 and 61,699.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,550.31, 225,628.60 and 61,699.79 is: 92,469.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,550.31 : 225,628.60 = 61,699.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,550.31/225,628.60 = 61,699.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,550.31x = 225,628.60 × 61,699.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,550.31x = 13,921,237,237.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,921,237,237.99/150,550.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,469.00

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