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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,688.26, 226,025.73 and 45,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,688.26, 226,025.73 and 45,504 is: 68,253.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,688.26 : 226,025.73 = 45,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,688.26/226,025.73 = 45,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,688.26x = 226,025.73 × 45,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,688.26x = 10,285,074,817.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,285,074,817.92/150,688.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,253.99

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