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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,795.54, 226,126.89 and 70,856.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,795.54, 226,126.89 and 70,856.25 is: 106,253.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,795.54 : 226,126.89 = 70,856.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,795.54/226,126.89 = 70,856.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,795.54x = 226,126.89 × 70,856.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,795.54x = 16,022,503,449.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,022,503,449.56/150,795.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,253.17

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