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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,909.42, 226,385.87 and 45,736.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,909.42, 226,385.87 and 45,736.59 is: 68,611.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,909.42 : 226,385.87 = 45,736.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,909.42/226,385.87 = 45,736.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,909.42x = 226,385.87 × 45,736.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,909.42x = 10,354,117,489.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,354,117,489.30/150,909.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,611.47

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