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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,982.56, 226,535.92 and 66,698.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,982.56, 226,535.92 and 66,698.24 is: 100,074.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,982.56 : 226,535.92 = 66,698.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,982.56/226,535.92 = 66,698.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,982.56x = 226,535.92 × 66,698.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,982.56x = 15,109,547,160.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,109,547,160.78/150,982.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,074.78

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