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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,914.48, 226,027.04 and 72,084.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,914.48, 226,027.04 and 72,084.46 is: 107,962.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,914.48 : 226,027.04 = 72,084.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,914.48/226,027.04 = 72,084.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,914.48x = 226,027.04 × 72,084.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,914.48x = 16,293,037,123.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,293,037,123.80/150,914.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,962.05

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