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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,916.23, 226,333.85 and 71,873.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,916.23, 226,333.85 and 71,873.19 is: 107,790.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,916.23 : 226,333.85 = 71,873.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,916.23/226,333.85 = 71,873.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,916.23x = 226,333.85 × 71,873.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,916.23x = 16,267,335,445.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,267,335,445.12/150,916.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,790.50

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