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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,802.70, 226,236.45 and 45,632.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,802.70, 226,236.45 and 45,632.30 is: 68,458.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,802.70 : 226,236.45 = 45,632.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,802.70/226,236.45 = 45,632.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,802.70x = 226,236.45 × 45,632.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,802.70x = 10,323,689,557.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,323,689,557.34/150,802.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,458.25

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