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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,957.60, 226,436.40 and 45,781.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,957.60, 226,436.40 and 45,781.80 is: 68,672.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,957.60 : 226,436.40 = 45,781.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,957.60/226,436.40 = 45,781.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,957.60x = 226,436.40 × 45,781.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,957.60x = 10,366,665,977.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,366,665,977.52/150,957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,672.70

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