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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,873.50, 226,321.14 and 45,700.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,873.50, 226,321.14 and 45,700.64 is: 68,554.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,873.50 : 226,321.14 = 45,700.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,873.50/226,321.14 = 45,700.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,873.50x = 226,321.14 × 45,700.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,873.50x = 10,343,020,943.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,343,020,943.53/150,873.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,554.26

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