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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,829.20, 226,243.80 and 40,021.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,829.20, 226,243.80 and 40,021.20 is: 60,031.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,829.20 : 226,243.80 = 40,021.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,829.20/226,243.80 = 40,021.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,829.20x = 226,243.80 × 40,021.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,829.20x = 9,054,548,368.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,054,548,368.56/150,829.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,031.80

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