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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,975.48, 226,422.72 and 71,932.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,975.48, 226,422.72 and 71,932.44 is: 107,879.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,975.48 : 226,422.72 = 71,932.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,975.48/226,422.72 = 71,932.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,975.48x = 226,422.72 × 71,932.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,975.48x = 16,287,138,721.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,287,138,721.04/150,975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,879.36

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