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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,853, 226,308.62 and 57,351.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,853, 226,308.62 and 57,351.46 is: 86,038.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,853 : 226,308.62 = 57,351.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,853/226,308.62 = 57,351.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,853x = 226,308.62 × 57,351.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,853x = 12,979,129,767.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,979,129,767.59/150,853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,038.26

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