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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,849.52, 226,369.73 and 84,333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,849.52, 226,369.73 and 84,333.28 is: 126,553.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,849.52 : 226,369.73 = 84,333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,849.52/226,369.73 = 84,333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,849.52x = 226,369.73 × 84,333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,849.52x = 19,090,501,655.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,090,501,655.78/150,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,553.28

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