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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,891.18, 226,371.78 and 44,270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,891.18, 226,371.78 and 44,270.84 is: 66,416.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,891.18 : 226,371.78 = 44,270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,891.18/226,371.78 = 44,270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,891.18x = 226,371.78 × 44,270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,891.18x = 10,021,667,721.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,021,667,721.04/150,891.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,416.52

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