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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,851, 226,305.62 and 57,349.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,851, 226,305.62 and 57,349.46 is: 86,035.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,851 : 226,305.62 = 57,349.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,851/226,305.62 = 57,349.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,851x = 226,305.62 × 57,349.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,851x = 12,978,504,815.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,978,504,815.22/150,851
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,035.26

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