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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,748.26, 226,124.55 and 71,870.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,748.26, 226,124.55 and 71,870.82 is: 107,807.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,748.26 : 226,124.55 = 71,870.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,748.26/226,124.55 = 71,870.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,748.26x = 226,124.55 × 71,870.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,748.26x = 16,251,756,830.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,251,756,830.63/150,748.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,807.26

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