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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,851.20, 226,341.60 and 76,979.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,851.20, 226,341.60 and 76,979.20 is: 115,501.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,851.20 : 226,341.60 = 76,979.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,851.20/226,341.60 = 76,979.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,851.20x = 226,341.60 × 76,979.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,851.20x = 17,423,595,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,423,595,294.72/150,851.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,501.87

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