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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,805.30, 226,121.48 and 61,985.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,805.30, 226,121.48 and 61,985.56 is: 92,942.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,805.30 : 226,121.48 = 61,985.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,805.30/226,121.48 = 61,985.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,805.30x = 226,121.48 × 61,985.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,805.30x = 14,016,266,565.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,016,266,565.83/150,805.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,942.80

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