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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,792.80, 226,045.20 and 55,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,792.80, 226,045.20 and 55,997.60 is: 83,942.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,792.80 : 226,045.20 = 55,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,792.80/226,045.20 = 55,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,792.80x = 226,045.20 × 55,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,792.80x = 12,657,988,691.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,657,988,691.52/150,792.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,942.92

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