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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,606.58, 225,762.99 and 71,699.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,606.58, 225,762.99 and 71,699.62 is: 107,479.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,606.58 : 225,762.99 = 71,699.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,606.58/225,762.99 = 71,699.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,606.58x = 225,762.99 × 71,699.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,606.58x = 16,187,120,593.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,187,120,593.06/150,606.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,479.50

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