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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,871.50, 226,318.14 and 45,698.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,871.50, 226,318.14 and 45,698.64 is: 68,551.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,871.50 : 226,318.14 = 45,698.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,871.50/226,318.14 = 45,698.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,871.50x = 226,318.14 × 45,698.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,871.50x = 10,342,431,205.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,342,431,205.33/150,871.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,551.26

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