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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,793.49, 226,123.79 and 70,854.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,793.49, 226,123.79 and 70,854.20 is: 106,250.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,793.49 : 226,123.79 = 70,854.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,793.49/226,123.79 = 70,854.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,793.49x = 226,123.79 × 70,854.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,793.49x = 16,021,818,756.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,021,818,756.53/150,793.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,250.07

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