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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,922.37, 226,416.23 and 45,749.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,922.37, 226,416.23 and 45,749.27 is: 68,633.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,922.37 : 226,416.23 = 45,749.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,922.37/226,416.23 = 45,749.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,922.37x = 226,416.23 × 45,749.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,922.37x = 10,358,375,877.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,358,375,877.82/150,922.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,633.80

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