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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,902.28, 226,402.44 and 72,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,902.28, 226,402.44 and 72,006.24 is: 108,032.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,902.28 : 226,402.44 = 72,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,902.28/226,402.44 = 72,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,902.28x = 226,402.44 × 72,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,902.28x = 16,302,388,431.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,302,388,431.23/150,902.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,032.75

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