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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,861.76, 226,205.92 and 62,176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,861.76, 226,205.92 and 62,176.48 is: 93,228.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,861.76 : 226,205.92 = 62,176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,861.76/226,205.92 = 62,176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,861.76x = 226,205.92 × 62,176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,861.76x = 14,064,687,860.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,064,687,860.76/150,861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,228.98

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