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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,908.90, 226,363.35 and 45,714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,908.90, 226,363.35 and 45,714.20 is: 68,571.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,908.90 : 226,363.35 = 45,714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,908.90/226,363.35 = 45,714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,908.90x = 226,363.35 × 45,714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,908.90x = 10,348,019,454.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,348,019,454.57/150,908.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,571.30

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