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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,057.60, 226,327.20 and 72,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,057.60, 226,327.20 and 72,001.60 is: 107,878.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,057.60 : 226,327.20 = 72,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,057.60/226,327.20 = 72,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,057.60x = 226,327.20 × 72,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,057.60x = 16,295,920,523.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,295,920,523.52/151,057.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,878.85

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