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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,259.13, 226,884.24 and 62,445.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,259.13, 226,884.24 and 62,445.06 is: 93,665.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,259.13 : 226,884.24 = 62,445.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,259.13/226,884.24 = 62,445.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,259.13x = 226,884.24 × 62,445.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,259.13x = 14,167,799,979.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,167,799,979.85/151,259.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,665.75

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