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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,850.08, 226,275.66 and 51,011.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,850.08, 226,275.66 and 51,011.10 is: 76,516.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,850.08 : 226,275.66 = 51,011.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,850.08/226,275.66 = 51,011.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,850.08x = 226,275.66 × 51,011.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,850.08x = 11,542,570,319.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,542,570,319.83/150,850.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,516.83

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