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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,817.88, 226,189.44 and 50,975.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,817.88, 226,189.44 and 50,975.86 is: 76,451.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,817.88 : 226,189.44 = 50,975.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,817.88/226,189.44 = 50,975.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,817.88x = 226,189.44 × 50,975.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,817.88x = 11,530,201,226.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,530,201,226.92/150,817.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,451.16

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