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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,955.62, 226,419.50 and 51,104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,955.62, 226,419.50 and 51,104.40 is: 76,651.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,955.62 : 226,419.50 = 51,104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,955.62/226,419.50 = 51,104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,955.62x = 226,419.50 × 51,104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,955.62x = 11,571,032,695.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,571,032,695.80/150,955.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,651.88

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