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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,872.48, 226,308.76 and 40,064.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,872.48, 226,308.76 and 40,064.48 is: 60,096.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,872.48 : 226,308.76 = 40,064.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,872.48/226,308.76 = 40,064.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,872.48x = 226,308.76 × 40,064.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,872.48x = 9,066,942,788.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,066,942,788.84/150,872.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,096.73

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