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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,908.24, 226,411.52 and 72,012.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,908.24, 226,411.52 and 72,012.24 is: 108,041.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,908.24 : 226,411.52 = 72,012.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,908.24/226,411.52 = 72,012.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,908.24x = 226,411.52 × 72,012.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,908.24x = 16,304,400,717.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,304,400,717.00/150,908.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,041.82

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