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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,451.06, 227,059.95 and 72,524.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,451.06, 227,059.95 and 72,524.66 is: 108,731.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,451.06 : 227,059.95 = 72,524.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,451.06/227,059.95 = 72,524.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,451.06x = 227,059.95 × 72,524.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,451.06x = 16,467,445,673.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,467,445,673.37/151,451.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,731.14

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