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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,869.58, 226,274.34 and 74,888.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,869.58, 226,274.34 and 74,888.85 is: 112,318.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,869.58 : 226,274.34 = 74,888.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,869.58/226,274.34 = 74,888.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,869.58x = 226,274.34 × 74,888.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,869.58x = 16,945,425,107.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,945,425,107.11/150,869.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,318.37

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