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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,965.68, 226,449.06 and 45,785.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,965.68, 226,449.06 and 45,785.56 is: 68,678.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,965.68 : 226,449.06 = 45,785.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,965.68/226,449.06 = 45,785.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,965.68x = 226,449.06 × 45,785.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,965.68x = 10,368,097,023.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,368,097,023.57/150,965.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,678.50

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