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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,842.28, 226,358.70 and 84,326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,842.28, 226,358.70 and 84,326.04 is: 126,542.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,842.28 : 226,358.70 = 84,326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,842.28/226,358.70 = 84,326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,842.28x = 226,358.70 × 84,326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,842.28x = 19,087,932,790.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,087,932,790.55/150,842.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,542.32

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