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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,843.24, 226,314.01 and 71,947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,843.24, 226,314.01 and 71,947.20 is: 107,944.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,843.24 : 226,314.01 = 71,947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,843.24/226,314.01 = 71,947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,843.24x = 226,314.01 × 71,947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,843.24x = 16,282,659,340.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,282,659,340.27/150,843.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,944.24

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