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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,951.60, 226,427.40 and 45,775.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,951.60, 226,427.40 and 45,775.80 is: 68,663.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,951.60 : 226,427.40 = 45,775.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,951.60/226,427.40 = 45,775.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,951.60x = 226,427.40 × 45,775.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,951.60x = 10,364,895,376.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,364,895,376.92/150,951.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,663.70

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