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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,583.96, 225,554.37 and 79,281.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,583.96, 225,554.37 and 79,281.82 is: 118,753.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,583.96 : 225,554.37 = 79,281.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,583.96/225,554.37 = 79,281.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,583.96x = 225,554.37 × 79,281.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,583.96x = 17,882,360,962.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,882,360,962.55/150,583.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,753.42

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