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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,865.34, 226,299.83 and 45,688.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,865.34, 226,299.83 and 45,688.86 is: 68,533.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,865.34 : 226,299.83 = 45,688.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,865.34/226,299.83 = 45,688.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,865.34x = 226,299.83 × 45,688.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,865.34x = 10,339,381,022.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,339,381,022.45/150,865.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,533.84

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