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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,829.20, 226,308.60 and 76,957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,829.20, 226,308.60 and 76,957.20 is: 115,468.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,829.20 : 226,308.60 = 76,957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,829.20/226,308.60 = 76,957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,829.20x = 226,308.60 × 76,957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,829.20x = 17,416,076,191.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,416,076,191.92/150,829.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,468.86

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