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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,827.14, 225,896.26 and 71,996.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,827.14, 225,896.26 and 71,996.72 is: 107,830.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,827.14 : 225,896.26 = 71,996.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,827.14/225,896.26 = 71,996.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,827.14x = 225,896.26 × 71,996.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,827.14x = 16,263,790,208.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,263,790,208.05/150,827.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,830.66

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