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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,891, 226,371.51 and 44,270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,891, 226,371.51 and 44,270.66 is: 66,416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,891 : 226,371.51 = 44,270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,891/226,371.51 = 44,270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,891x = 226,371.51 × 44,270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,891x = 10,021,615,021.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,021,615,021.04/150,891
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,416.25

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