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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,966.86, 226,451.25 and 44,350.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,966.86, 226,451.25 and 44,350.38 is: 66,525.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,966.86 : 226,451.25 = 44,350.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,966.86/226,451.25 = 44,350.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,966.86x = 226,451.25 × 44,350.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,966.86x = 10,043,197,634.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,043,197,634.97/150,966.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,525.85

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