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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,864.96, 226,308.40 and 45,692.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,864.96, 226,308.40 and 45,692.16 is: 68,541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,864.96 : 226,308.40 = 45,692.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,864.96/226,308.40 = 45,692.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,864.96x = 226,308.40 × 45,692.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,864.96x = 10,340,519,622.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,340,519,622.14/150,864.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,541.56

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