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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,999.02, 226,673.49 and 81,015.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,999.02, 226,673.49 and 81,015.02 is: 121,616.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,999.02 : 226,673.49 = 81,015.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,999.02/226,673.49 = 81,015.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,999.02x = 226,673.49 × 81,015.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,999.02x = 18,363,957,325.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,363,957,325.82/150,999.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,616.40

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