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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,757.92, 226,141.68 and 75,837.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,757.92, 226,141.68 and 75,837.12 is: 113,758.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,757.92 : 226,141.68 = 75,837.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,757.92/226,141.68 = 75,837.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,757.92x = 226,141.68 × 75,837.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,757.92x = 17,149,933,723.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,149,933,723.16/150,757.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,758.09

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