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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,989.43, 226,521.14 and 75,123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,989.43, 226,521.14 and 75,123.77 is: 112,704.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,989.43 : 226,521.14 = 75,123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,989.43/226,521.14 = 75,123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,989.43x = 226,521.14 × 75,123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,989.43x = 17,017,122,210.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,017,122,210.03/150,989.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,704.06

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