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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,827.58, 226,237.91 and 75,927.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,827.58, 226,237.91 and 75,927.62 is: 113,889.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,827.58 : 226,237.91 = 75,927.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,827.58/226,237.91 = 75,927.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,827.58x = 226,237.91 × 75,927.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,827.58x = 17,177,704,928.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,177,704,928.88/150,827.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,889.68

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