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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,947.98, 226,421.96 and 56,175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,947.98, 226,421.96 and 56,175.70 is: 84,263.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,947.98 : 226,421.96 = 56,175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,947.98/226,421.96 = 56,175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,947.98x = 226,421.96 × 56,175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,947.98x = 12,719,412,238.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,719,412,238.81/150,947.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,263.55

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