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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,968.36, 226,365 and 62,121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,968.36, 226,365 and 62,121.44 is: 93,146.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,968.36 : 226,365 = 62,121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,968.36/226,365 = 62,121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,968.36x = 226,365 × 62,121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,968.36x = 14,062,119,765.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,062,119,765.60/150,968.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,146.14

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