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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,958.83, 226,350.78 and 62,111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,958.83, 226,350.78 and 62,111.97 is: 93,131.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,958.83 : 226,350.78 = 62,111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,958.83/226,350.78 = 62,111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,958.83x = 226,350.78 × 62,111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,958.83x = 14,059,092,856.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,059,092,856.84/150,958.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,131.97

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