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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,912.72, 226,024.43 and 72,082.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,912.72, 226,024.43 and 72,082.71 is: 107,959.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,912.72 : 226,024.43 = 72,082.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,912.72/226,024.43 = 72,082.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,912.72x = 226,024.43 × 72,082.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,912.72x = 16,292,453,080.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,292,453,080.19/150,912.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,959.44

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