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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,759.40, 226,171.90 and 45,575.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,759.40, 226,171.90 and 45,575.62 is: 68,373.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,759.40 : 226,171.90 = 45,575.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,759.40/226,171.90 = 45,575.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,759.40x = 226,171.90 × 45,575.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,759.40x = 10,307,924,569.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,307,924,569.08/150,759.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,373.35

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