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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,907.24, 226,335.75 and 45,701.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,907.24, 226,335.75 and 45,701.20 is: 68,544.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,907.24 : 226,335.75 = 45,701.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,907.24/226,335.75 = 45,701.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,907.24x = 226,335.75 × 45,701.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,907.24x = 10,343,815,377.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,343,815,377.90/150,907.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,544.20

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