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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,904.70, 226,357.09 and 56,122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,904.70, 226,357.09 and 56,122.50 is: 84,183.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,904.70 : 226,357.09 = 56,122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,904.70/226,357.09 = 56,122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,904.70x = 226,357.09 × 56,122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,904.70x = 12,703,725,376.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,703,725,376.64/150,904.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,183.76

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