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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,955.56, 226,433.10 and 40,147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,955.56, 226,433.10 and 40,147.56 is: 60,221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,955.56 : 226,433.10 = 40,147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,955.56/226,433.10 = 40,147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,955.56x = 226,433.10 × 40,147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,955.56x = 9,090,736,468.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,090,736,468.24/150,955.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,221.28

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