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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,937.70, 226,406.55 and 72,205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,937.70, 226,406.55 and 72,205.70 is: 108,308.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,937.70 : 226,406.55 = 72,205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,937.70/226,406.55 = 72,205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,937.70x = 226,406.55 × 72,205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,937.70x = 16,347,843,427.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,347,843,427.34/150,937.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,308.55

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