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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,921.56, 226,382.10 and 40,113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,921.56, 226,382.10 and 40,113.56 is: 60,170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,921.56 : 226,382.10 = 40,113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,921.56/226,382.10 = 40,113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,921.56x = 226,382.10 × 40,113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,921.56x = 9,080,991,951.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,080,991,951.28/150,921.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,170.28

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