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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,926.80, 226,246.20 and 56,131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,926.80, 226,246.20 and 56,131.60 is: 84,143.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,926.80 : 226,246.20 = 56,131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,926.80/226,246.20 = 56,131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,926.80x = 226,246.20 × 56,131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,926.80x = 12,699,561,199.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,699,561,199.92/150,926.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,143.84

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