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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,820.92, 226,267.56 and 45,633.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,820.92, 226,267.56 and 45,633.24 is: 68,460.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,820.92 : 226,267.56 = 45,633.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,820.92/226,267.56 = 45,633.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,820.92x = 226,267.56 × 45,633.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,820.92x = 10,325,321,869.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,325,321,869.69/150,820.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,460.81

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