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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,863.80, 226,151.70 and 56,068.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,863.80, 226,151.70 and 56,068.60 is: 84,049.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,863.80 : 226,151.70 = 56,068.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,863.80/226,151.70 = 56,068.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,863.80x = 226,151.70 × 56,068.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,863.80x = 12,680,009,206.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,680,009,206.62/150,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,049.38

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