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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,914.74, 226,347 and 45,708.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,914.74, 226,347 and 45,708.70 is: 68,555.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,914.74 : 226,347 = 45,708.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,914.74/226,347 = 45,708.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,914.74x = 226,347 × 45,708.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,914.74x = 10,346,027,118.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,346,027,118.90/150,914.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,555.44

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