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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,877.91, 226,317.16 and 56,128.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,877.91, 226,317.16 and 56,128.87 is: 84,193.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,877.91 : 226,317.16 = 56,128.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,877.91/226,317.16 = 56,128.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,877.91x = 226,317.16 × 56,128.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,877.91x = 12,702,925,320.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,702,925,320.82/150,877.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,193.41

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