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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,906.24, 226,408.52 and 72,010.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,906.24, 226,408.52 and 72,010.24 is: 108,038.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,906.24 : 226,408.52 = 72,010.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,906.24/226,408.52 = 72,010.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,906.24x = 226,408.52 × 72,010.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,906.24x = 16,303,731,863.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,303,731,863.24/150,906.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,038.82

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