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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,731.89, 226,102.66 and 75,811.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,731.89, 226,102.66 and 75,811.14 is: 113,719.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,731.89 : 226,102.66 = 75,811.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,731.89/226,102.66 = 75,811.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,731.89x = 226,102.66 × 75,811.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,731.89x = 17,141,100,222.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,141,100,222.10/150,731.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,719.14

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