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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,817.13, 226,188.32 and 50,975.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,817.13, 226,188.32 and 50,975.11 is: 76,450.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,817.13 : 226,188.32 = 50,975.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,817.13/226,188.32 = 50,975.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,817.13x = 226,188.32 × 50,975.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,817.13x = 11,529,973,106.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,529,973,106.90/150,817.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,450.02

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