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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,756.02, 226,166.83 and 45,572.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,756.02, 226,166.83 and 45,572.25 is: 68,368.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,756.02 : 226,166.83 = 45,572.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,756.02/226,166.83 = 45,572.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,756.02x = 226,166.83 × 45,572.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,756.02x = 10,306,931,318.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,306,931,318.47/150,756.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,368.29

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