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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,865.26, 226,327.04 and 57,363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,865.26, 226,327.04 and 57,363.72 is: 86,056.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,865.26 : 226,327.04 = 57,363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,865.26/226,327.04 = 57,363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,865.26x = 226,327.04 × 57,363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,865.26x = 12,982,960,950.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,982,960,950.99/150,865.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,056.66

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