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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,638.46, 225,636.12 and 79,336.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,638.46, 225,636.12 and 79,336.32 is: 118,835.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,638.46 : 225,636.12 = 79,336.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,638.46/225,636.12 = 79,336.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,638.46x = 225,636.12 × 79,336.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,638.46x = 17,901,139,419.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,901,139,419.88/150,638.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,835.12

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