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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,809.52, 226,214.68 and 50,943

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,809.52, 226,214.68 and 50,943 is: 76,414.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,809.52 : 226,214.68 = 50,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,809.52/226,214.68 = 50,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,809.52x = 226,214.68 × 50,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,809.52x = 11,524,054,443.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,524,054,443.24/150,809.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,414.64

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