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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,831.32, 226,284.33 and 45,650.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,831.32, 226,284.33 and 45,650.59 is: 68,487.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,831.32 : 226,284.33 = 45,650.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,831.32/226,284.33 = 45,650.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,831.32x = 226,284.33 × 45,650.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,831.32x = 10,330,012,777.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,330,012,777.73/150,831.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,487.19

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