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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,795.25, 225,848.26 and 71,964.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,795.25, 225,848.26 and 71,964.83 is: 107,782.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,795.25 : 225,848.26 = 71,964.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,795.25/225,848.26 = 71,964.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,795.25x = 225,848.26 × 71,964.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,795.25x = 16,253,132,021.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,253,132,021.40/150,795.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,782.79

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