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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,112.27, 226,717.68 and 72,232.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,112.27, 226,717.68 and 72,232.63 is: 108,372.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,112.27 : 226,717.68 = 72,232.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,112.27/226,717.68 = 72,232.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,112.27x = 226,717.68 × 72,232.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,112.27x = 16,376,414,293.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,376,414,293.90/151,112.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,372.50

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