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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,962.18, 226,504.77 and 76,103.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,962.18, 226,504.77 and 76,103.90 is: 114,186.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,962.18 : 226,504.77 = 76,103.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,962.18/226,504.77 = 76,103.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,962.18x = 226,504.77 × 76,103.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,962.18x = 17,237,895,233.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,237,895,233.08/150,962.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,186.85

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