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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,947.80, 226,277.70 and 56,152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,947.80, 226,277.70 and 56,152.60 is: 84,175.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,947.80 : 226,277.70 = 56,152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,947.80/226,277.70 = 56,152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,947.80x = 226,277.70 × 56,152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,947.80x = 12,706,081,177.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,706,081,177.02/150,947.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,175.33

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