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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,610.41, 225,781.38 and 57,181.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,610.41, 225,781.38 and 57,181.77 is: 85,721.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,610.41 : 225,781.38 = 57,181.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,610.41/225,781.38 = 57,181.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,610.41x = 225,781.38 × 57,181.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,610.41x = 12,910,578,941.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,910,578,941.44/150,610.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,721.69

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