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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,967.26, 226,489.77 and 57,421.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,967.26, 226,489.77 and 57,421.98 is: 86,147.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,967.26 : 226,489.77 = 57,421.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,967.26/226,489.77 = 57,421.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,967.26x = 226,489.77 × 57,421.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,967.26x = 13,005,491,043.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,005,491,043.14/150,967.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,147.76

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