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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,853.20, 226,265.97 and 51,014.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,853.20, 226,265.97 and 51,014.26 is: 76,516.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,853.20 : 226,265.97 = 51,014.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,853.20/226,265.97 = 51,014.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,853.20x = 226,265.97 × 51,014.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,853.20x = 11,542,791,022.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,542,791,022.73/150,853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,516.71

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