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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,972.80, 226,459.74 and 45,792.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,972.80, 226,459.74 and 45,792.68 is: 68,689.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,972.80 : 226,459.74 = 45,792.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,972.80/226,459.74 = 45,792.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,972.80x = 226,459.74 × 45,792.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,972.80x = 10,370,198,406.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,370,198,406.70/150,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,689.18

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