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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,841.26, 226,286.51 and 51,007.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,841.26, 226,286.51 and 51,007.34 is: 76,519.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,841.26 : 226,286.51 = 51,007.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,841.26/226,286.51 = 51,007.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,841.26x = 226,286.51 × 51,007.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,841.26x = 11,542,273,263.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,542,273,263.66/150,841.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,519.34

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