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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,844.69, 226,294.80 and 49,648.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,844.69, 226,294.80 and 49,648.42 is: 74,481.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,844.69 : 226,294.80 = 49,648.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,844.69/226,294.80 = 49,648.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,844.69x = 226,294.80 × 49,648.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,844.69x = 11,235,179,274.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,235,179,274.22/150,844.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,481.77

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