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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,832.36, 226,277.68 and 57,330.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,832.36, 226,277.68 and 57,330.84 is: 86,007.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,832.36 : 226,277.68 = 57,330.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,832.36/226,277.68 = 57,330.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,832.36x = 226,277.68 × 57,330.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,832.36x = 12,972,689,467.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,972,689,467.65/150,832.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,007.34

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