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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,934.20, 226,401.30 and 72,202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,934.20, 226,401.30 and 72,202.20 is: 108,303.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,934.20 : 226,401.30 = 72,202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,934.20/226,401.30 = 72,202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,934.20x = 226,401.30 × 72,202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,934.20x = 16,346,671,942.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,346,671,942.86/150,934.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,303.30

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