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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,999.42, 226,399.50 and 84,446.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,999.42, 226,399.50 and 84,446.58 is: 126,614.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,999.42 : 226,399.50 = 84,446.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,999.42/226,399.50 = 84,446.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,999.42x = 226,399.50 × 84,446.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,999.42x = 19,118,663,488.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,118,663,488.71/150,999.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,614.15

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