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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,679.92, 226,056.42 and 45,492.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,679.92, 226,056.42 and 45,492.60 is: 68,249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,679.92 : 226,056.42 = 45,492.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,679.92/226,056.42 = 45,492.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,679.92x = 226,056.42 × 45,492.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,679.92x = 10,283,894,292.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,283,894,292.49/150,679.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,249.93

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