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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,991.38, 226,320.99 and 62,196.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,991.38, 226,320.99 and 62,196.45 is: 93,226.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,991.38 : 226,320.99 = 62,196.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,991.38/226,320.99 = 62,196.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,991.38x = 226,320.99 × 62,196.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,991.38x = 14,076,362,138.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,076,362,138.49/150,991.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,226.26

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