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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,954.74, 226,459.44 and 62,159.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,954.74, 226,459.44 and 62,159.82 is: 93,250.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,954.74 : 226,459.44 = 62,159.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,954.74/226,459.44 = 62,159.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,954.74x = 226,459.44 × 62,159.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,954.74x = 14,076,678,027.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,076,678,027.70/150,954.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,250.98

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