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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,782.94, 225,829.93 and 71,952.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,782.94, 225,829.93 and 71,952.53 is: 107,764.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,782.94 : 225,829.93 = 71,952.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,782.94/225,829.93 = 71,952.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,782.94x = 225,829.93 × 71,952.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,782.94x = 16,249,034,813.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,249,034,813.22/150,782.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,764.41

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