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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,929.80, 226,394.70 and 72,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,929.80, 226,394.70 and 72,003.40 is: 108,005.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,929.80 : 226,394.70 = 72,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,929.80/226,394.70 = 72,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,929.80x = 226,394.70 × 72,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,929.80x = 16,301,188,141.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,301,188,141.98/150,929.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,005.10

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