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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,626, 227,520.92 and 73,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,626, 227,520.92 and 73,802 is: 110,742.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,626 : 227,520.92 = 73,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,626/227,520.92 = 73,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,626x = 227,520.92 × 73,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,626x = 16,791,498,937.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,791,498,937.84/151,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,742.87

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