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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,871.89, 226,350.21 and 44,258.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,871.89, 226,350.21 and 44,258.38 is: 66,400.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,871.89 : 226,350.21 = 44,258.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,871.89/226,350.21 = 44,258.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,871.89x = 226,350.21 × 44,258.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,871.89x = 10,017,893,607.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,017,893,607.26/150,871.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,400.00

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