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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,878.74, 226,356.55 and 70,901.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,878.74, 226,356.55 and 70,901.17 is: 106,369.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,878.74 : 226,356.55 = 70,901.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,878.74/226,356.55 = 70,901.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,878.74x = 226,356.55 × 70,901.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,878.74x = 16,048,944,961.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,048,944,961.68/150,878.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,369.83

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