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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,824.64, 226,237.12 and 45,643.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,824.64, 226,237.12 and 45,643.52 is: 68,465.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,824.64 : 226,237.12 = 45,643.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,824.64/226,237.12 = 45,643.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,824.64x = 226,237.12 × 45,643.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,824.64x = 10,326,258,511.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,326,258,511.46/150,824.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,465.33

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