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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,792.98, 226,123.04 and 70,853.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,792.98, 226,123.04 and 70,853.69 is: 106,249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,792.98 : 226,123.04 = 70,853.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,792.98/226,123.04 = 70,853.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,792.98x = 226,123.04 × 70,853.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,792.98x = 16,021,651,778.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,021,651,778.02/150,792.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,249.32

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