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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,917.78, 226,396.12 and 45,718.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,917.78, 226,396.12 and 45,718.22 is: 68,583.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,917.78 : 226,396.12 = 45,718.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,917.78/226,396.12 = 45,718.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,917.78x = 226,396.12 × 45,718.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,917.78x = 10,350,427,621.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,350,427,621.31/150,917.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,583.22

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