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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,849.10, 226,273.65 and 45,673.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,849.10, 226,273.65 and 45,673.30 is: 68,509.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,849.10 : 226,273.65 = 45,673.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,849.10/226,273.65 = 45,673.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,849.10x = 226,273.65 × 45,673.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,849.10x = 10,334,664,298.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,334,664,298.55/150,849.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,509.95

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