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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,934.80, 226,258.20 and 56,139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,934.80, 226,258.20 and 56,139.60 is: 84,155.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,934.80 : 226,258.20 = 56,139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,934.80/226,258.20 = 56,139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,934.80x = 226,258.20 × 56,139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,934.80x = 12,702,044,844.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,702,044,844.72/150,934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,155.84

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