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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,758.27, 226,170.20 and 45,574.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,758.27, 226,170.20 and 45,574.50 is: 68,371.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,758.27 : 226,170.20 = 45,574.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,758.27/226,170.20 = 45,574.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,758.27x = 226,170.20 × 45,574.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,758.27x = 10,307,593,893.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,307,593,893.84/150,758.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,371.67

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