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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,640, 225,959.94 and 57,145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,640, 225,959.94 and 57,145.76 is: 85,718.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,640 : 225,959.94 = 57,145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,640/225,959.94 = 57,145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,640x = 225,959.94 × 57,145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,640x = 12,912,652,500.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,912,652,500.85/150,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,718.62

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