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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,881.60, 226,371.54 and 71,985.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,881.60, 226,371.54 and 71,985.62 is: 108,001.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,881.60 : 226,371.54 = 71,985.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,881.60/226,371.54 = 71,985.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,881.60x = 226,371.54 × 71,985.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,881.60x = 16,295,494,525.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,295,494,525.40/150,881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,001.87

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