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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,814.70, 226,222.73 and 50,975.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,814.70, 226,222.73 and 50,975.41 is: 76,463.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,814.70 : 226,222.73 = 50,975.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,814.70/226,222.73 = 50,975.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,814.70x = 226,222.73 × 50,975.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,814.70x = 11,531,796,413.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,531,796,413.07/150,814.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,463.34

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