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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,759, 226,242.18 and 52,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,759, 226,242.18 and 52,263 is: 78,430.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,759 : 226,242.18 = 52,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,759/226,242.18 = 52,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,759x = 226,242.18 × 52,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,759x = 11,824,095,053.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,824,095,053.34/150,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,430.44

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