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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,898.72, 226,386.56 and 70,921.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,898.72, 226,386.56 and 70,921.20 is: 106,399.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,898.72 : 226,386.56 = 70,921.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,898.72/226,386.56 = 70,921.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,898.72x = 226,386.56 × 70,921.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,898.72x = 16,055,606,499.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,055,606,499.07/150,898.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,399.89

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