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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,848.96, 225,928.92 and 72,018.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,848.96, 225,928.92 and 72,018.80 is: 107,863.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,848.96 : 225,928.92 = 72,018.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,848.96/225,928.92 = 72,018.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,848.96x = 225,928.92 × 72,018.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,848.96x = 16,271,129,703.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,271,129,703.70/150,848.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,863.72

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