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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,847.60, 226,271.40 and 45,671.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,847.60, 226,271.40 and 45,671.80 is: 68,507.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,847.60 : 226,271.40 = 45,671.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,847.60/226,271.40 = 45,671.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,847.60x = 226,271.40 × 45,671.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,847.60x = 10,334,222,126.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,334,222,126.52/150,847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,507.70

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