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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,878.48, 226,317.76 and 40,070.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,878.48, 226,317.76 and 40,070.48 is: 60,105.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,878.48 : 226,317.76 = 40,070.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,878.48/226,317.76 = 40,070.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,878.48x = 226,317.76 × 40,070.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,878.48x = 9,068,661,275.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,068,661,275.72/150,878.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,105.73

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