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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,853.51, 226,276.76 and 75,953.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,853.51, 226,276.76 and 75,953.54 is: 113,928.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,853.51 : 226,276.76 = 75,953.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,853.51/226,276.76 = 75,953.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,853.51x = 226,276.76 × 75,953.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,853.51x = 17,186,520,561.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,186,520,561.96/150,853.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,928.54

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