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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,795.88, 225,849.20 and 71,965.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,795.88, 225,849.20 and 71,965.46 is: 107,783.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,795.88 : 225,849.20 = 71,965.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,795.88/225,849.20 = 71,965.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,795.88x = 225,849.20 × 71,965.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,795.88x = 16,253,341,208.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,253,341,208.80/150,795.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,783.73

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