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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,882.33, 226,356.30 and 45,709.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,882.33, 226,356.30 and 45,709.50 is: 68,574.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,882.33 : 226,356.30 = 45,709.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,882.33/226,356.30 = 45,709.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,882.33x = 226,356.30 × 45,709.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,882.33x = 10,346,633,294.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,346,633,294.85/150,882.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,574.19

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