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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,661.62, 226,065.87 and 61,941.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,661.62, 226,065.87 and 61,941.78 is: 92,942.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,661.62 : 226,065.87 = 61,941.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,661.62/226,065.87 = 61,941.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,661.62x = 226,065.87 × 61,941.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,661.62x = 14,002,922,385.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,002,922,385.05/150,661.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,942.86

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