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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,972.80, 226,401.60 and 45,756.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,972.80, 226,401.60 and 45,756.80 is: 68,617.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,972.80 : 226,401.60 = 45,756.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,972.80/226,401.60 = 45,756.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,972.80x = 226,401.60 × 45,756.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,972.80x = 10,359,412,730.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,359,412,730.88/150,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,617.74

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