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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,825.96, 226,271.46 and 44,218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,825.96, 226,271.46 and 44,218.68 is: 66,337.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,825.96 : 226,271.46 = 44,218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,825.96/226,271.46 = 44,218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,825.96x = 226,271.46 × 44,218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,825.96x = 10,005,425,282.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,005,425,282.87/150,825.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,337.55

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