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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,831.20, 226,246.80 and 57,324.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,831.20, 226,246.80 and 57,324.80 is: 85,987.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,831.20 : 226,246.80 = 57,324.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,831.20/226,246.80 = 57,324.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,831.20x = 226,246.80 × 57,324.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,831.20x = 12,969,552,560.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,969,552,560.64/150,831.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,987.20

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