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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,908.70, 226,363.05 and 75,999.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,908.70, 226,363.05 and 75,999.90 is: 113,999.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,908.70 : 226,363.05 = 75,999.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,908.70/226,363.05 = 75,999.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,908.70x = 226,363.05 × 75,999.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,908.70x = 17,203,569,163.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,203,569,163.70/150,908.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,999.85

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