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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,817.98, 226,237.50 and 45,644.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,817.98, 226,237.50 and 45,644.88 is: 68,470.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,817.98 : 226,237.50 = 45,644.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,817.98/226,237.50 = 45,644.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,817.98x = 226,237.50 × 45,644.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,817.98x = 10,326,583,539
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,326,583,539/150,817.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,470.51

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