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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,908.40, 226,362.60 and 45,713.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,908.40, 226,362.60 and 45,713.70 is: 68,570.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,908.40 : 226,362.60 = 45,713.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,908.40/226,362.60 = 45,713.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,908.40x = 226,362.60 × 45,713.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,908.40x = 10,347,871,987.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,347,871,987.62/150,908.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,570.55

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