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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,917.30, 226,318.35 and 45,701.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,917.30, 226,318.35 and 45,701.30 is: 68,534.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,917.30 : 226,318.35 = 45,701.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,917.30/226,318.35 = 45,701.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,917.30x = 226,318.35 × 45,701.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,917.30x = 10,343,042,808.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,343,042,808.86/150,917.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,534.51

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