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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,892.50, 226,373.76 and 44,272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,892.50, 226,373.76 and 44,272.16 is: 66,418.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,892.50 : 226,373.76 = 44,272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,892.50/226,373.76 = 44,272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,892.50x = 226,373.76 × 44,272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,892.50x = 10,022,054,190.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,022,054,190.65/150,892.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,418.50

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