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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,256.44, 226,884.72 and 62,412.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,256.44, 226,884.72 and 62,412.32 is: 93,618.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,256.44 : 226,884.72 = 62,412.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,256.44/226,884.72 = 62,412.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,256.44x = 226,884.72 × 62,412.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,256.44x = 14,160,401,747.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,160,401,747.75/151,256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,618.50

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