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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,867.63, 226,329.12 and 49,671.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,867.63, 226,329.12 and 49,671.45 is: 74,516.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,867.63 : 226,329.12 = 49,671.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,867.63/226,329.12 = 49,671.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,867.63x = 226,329.12 × 49,671.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,867.63x = 11,242,095,567.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,242,095,567.62/150,867.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,516.29

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