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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,894, 226,376.01 and 44,273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,894, 226,376.01 and 44,273.66 is: 66,420.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,894 : 226,376.01 = 44,273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,894/226,376.01 = 44,273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,894x = 226,376.01 × 44,273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,894x = 10,022,493,367.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,022,493,367.02/150,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,420.75

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