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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,662.62, 226,067.37 and 61,942.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,662.62, 226,067.37 and 61,942.78 is: 92,944.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,662.62 : 226,067.37 = 61,942.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,662.62/226,067.37 = 61,942.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,662.62x = 226,067.37 × 61,942.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,662.62x = 14,003,241,365.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,003,241,365.09/150,662.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,944.36

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