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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,912.76, 226,467.42 and 57,419.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,912.76, 226,467.42 and 57,419.32 is: 86,166.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,912.76 : 226,467.42 = 57,419.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,912.76/226,467.42 = 57,419.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,912.76x = 226,467.42 × 57,419.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,912.76x = 13,003,605,258.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,003,605,258.55/150,912.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,166.37

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