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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,826.86, 226,269.45 and 57,325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,826.86, 226,269.45 and 57,325.32 is: 85,999.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,826.86 : 226,269.45 = 57,325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,826.86/226,269.45 = 57,325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,826.86x = 226,269.45 × 57,325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,826.86x = 12,970,968,627.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,970,968,627.47/150,826.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,999.06

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