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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,855.53, 226,312.46 and 51,031.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,855.53, 226,312.46 and 51,031.94 is: 76,557.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,855.53 : 226,312.46 = 51,031.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,855.53/226,312.46 = 51,031.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,855.53x = 226,312.46 × 51,031.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,855.53x = 11,549,163,624.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,549,163,624.81/150,855.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,557.77

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