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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,796.56, 225,850.23 and 71,966.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,796.56, 225,850.23 and 71,966.15 is: 107,784.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,796.56 : 225,850.23 = 71,966.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,796.56/225,850.23 = 71,966.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,796.56x = 225,850.23 × 71,966.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,796.56x = 16,253,570,400.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,253,570,400.46/150,796.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,784.76

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