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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,948.36, 226,524.60 and 57,451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,948.36, 226,524.60 and 57,451.68 is: 86,216.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,948.36 : 226,524.60 = 57,451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,948.36/226,524.60 = 57,451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,948.36x = 226,524.60 × 57,451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,948.36x = 13,014,218,831.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,014,218,831.33/150,948.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,216.36

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