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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,947.73, 226,421.59 and 56,175.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,947.73, 226,421.59 and 56,175.45 is: 84,263.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,947.73 : 226,421.59 = 56,175.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,947.73/226,421.59 = 56,175.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,947.73x = 226,421.59 × 56,175.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,947.73x = 12,719,334,567.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,719,334,567.53/150,947.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,263.17

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