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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,865.72, 226,327.70 and 57,364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,865.72, 226,327.70 and 57,364.16 is: 86,057.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,865.72 : 226,327.70 = 57,364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,865.72/226,327.70 = 57,364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,865.72x = 226,327.70 × 57,364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,865.72x = 12,983,098,395.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,983,098,395.23/150,865.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,057.31

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