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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,912.06, 226,367.85 and 40,104.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,912.06, 226,367.85 and 40,104.06 is: 60,156.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,912.06 : 226,367.85 = 40,104.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,912.06/226,367.85 = 40,104.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,912.06x = 226,367.85 × 40,104.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,912.06x = 9,078,269,838.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,078,269,838.47/150,912.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,156.03

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