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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,828.74, 226,272.27 and 57,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,828.74, 226,272.27 and 57,327.20 is: 86,001.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,828.74 : 226,272.27 = 57,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,828.74/226,272.27 = 57,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,828.74x = 226,272.27 × 57,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,828.74x = 12,971,554,545.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,971,554,545.38/150,828.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,001.88

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