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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,879.22, 226,367.97 and 71,983.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,879.22, 226,367.97 and 71,983.24 is: 107,998.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,879.22 : 226,367.97 = 71,983.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,879.22/226,367.97 = 71,983.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,879.22x = 226,367.97 × 71,983.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,879.22x = 16,294,699,912.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,294,699,912.82/150,879.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,998.30

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