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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,898.18, 226,382.28 and 44,277.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,898.18, 226,382.28 and 44,277.86 is: 66,427.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,898.18 : 226,382.28 = 44,277.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,898.18/226,382.28 = 44,277.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,898.18x = 226,382.28 × 44,277.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,898.18x = 10,023,722,900.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,023,722,900.32/150,898.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,427.06

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