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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,605.58, 225,761.49 and 71,698.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,605.58, 225,761.49 and 71,698.62 is: 107,478.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,605.58 : 225,761.49 = 71,698.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,605.58/225,761.49 = 71,698.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,605.58x = 225,761.49 × 71,698.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,605.58x = 16,186,787,282.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,186,787,282.14/150,605.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,478.01

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