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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,787.59, 225,836.86 and 71,957.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,787.59, 225,836.86 and 71,957.17 is: 107,771.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,787.59 : 225,836.86 = 71,957.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,787.59/225,836.86 = 71,957.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,787.59x = 225,836.86 × 71,957.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,787.59x = 16,250,581,327.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,250,581,327.29/150,787.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,771.34

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