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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,852.23, 226,307.54 and 57,350.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,852.23, 226,307.54 and 57,350.69 is: 86,037.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,852.23 : 226,307.54 = 57,350.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,852.23/226,307.54 = 57,350.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,852.23x = 226,307.54 × 57,350.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,852.23x = 12,978,893,571.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,978,893,571.20/150,852.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,037.13

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