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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,825.36, 226,267.18 and 57,323.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,825.36, 226,267.18 and 57,323.82 is: 85,996.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,825.36 : 226,267.18 = 57,323.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,825.36/226,267.18 = 57,323.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,825.36x = 226,267.18 × 57,323.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,825.36x = 12,970,499,098.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,970,499,098.23/150,825.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,996.81

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