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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,661.24, 225,991.64 and 61,852.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,661.24, 225,991.64 and 61,852.18 is: 92,778.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,661.24 : 225,991.64 = 61,852.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,661.24/225,991.64 = 61,852.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,661.24x = 225,991.64 × 61,852.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,661.24x = 13,978,075,595.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,978,075,595.78/150,661.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,778.18

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