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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,892.67, 226,339.50 and 56,143.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,892.67, 226,339.50 and 56,143.73 is: 84,215.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,892.67 : 226,339.50 = 56,143.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,892.67/226,339.50 = 56,143.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,892.67x = 226,339.50 × 56,143.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,892.67x = 12,707,543,776.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,707,543,776.34/150,892.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,215.78

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