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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,622.47, 225,856.49 and 79,583.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,622.47, 225,856.49 and 79,583.31 is: 119,334.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,622.47 : 225,856.49 = 79,583.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,622.47/225,856.49 = 79,583.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,622.47x = 225,856.49 × 79,583.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,622.47x = 17,974,406,661.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,974,406,661.27/150,622.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,334.16

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