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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,844.10, 226,266.15 and 45,668.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,844.10, 226,266.15 and 45,668.30 is: 68,502.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,844.10 : 226,266.15 = 45,668.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,844.10/226,266.15 = 45,668.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,844.10x = 226,266.15 × 45,668.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,844.10x = 10,333,190,418.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,333,190,418.05/150,844.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,502.45

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