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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,237.47, 226,705.95 and 72,259.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,237.47, 226,705.95 and 72,259.50 is: 108,317.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,237.47 : 226,705.95 = 72,259.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,237.47/226,705.95 = 72,259.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,237.47x = 226,705.95 × 72,259.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,237.47x = 16,381,658,594.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,381,658,594.03/151,237.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,317.46

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