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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,610.58, 225,768.98 and 71,703.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,610.58, 225,768.98 and 71,703.62 is: 107,485.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,610.58 : 225,768.98 = 71,703.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,610.58/225,768.98 = 71,703.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,610.58x = 225,768.98 × 71,703.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,610.58x = 16,188,453,149.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,188,453,149.71/150,610.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,485.50

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