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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,895.68, 226,378.53 and 44,275.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,895.68, 226,378.53 and 44,275.35 is: 66,423.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,895.68 : 226,378.53 = 44,275.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,895.68/226,378.53 = 44,275.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,895.68x = 226,378.53 × 44,275.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,895.68x = 10,022,988,648.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,022,988,648.24/150,895.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,423.30

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