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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,907.66, 226,220.78 and 50,997.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,907.66, 226,220.78 and 50,997.98 is: 76,449.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,907.66 : 226,220.78 = 50,997.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,907.66/226,220.78 = 50,997.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,907.66x = 226,220.78 × 50,997.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,907.66x = 11,536,803,507.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,536,803,507.07/150,907.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,449.42

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