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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,855.03, 226,311.71 and 51,031.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,855.03, 226,311.71 and 51,031.44 is: 76,557.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,855.03 : 226,311.71 = 51,031.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,855.03/226,311.71 = 51,031.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,855.03x = 226,311.71 × 51,031.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,855.03x = 11,549,012,195.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,549,012,195.01/150,855.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,557.02

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