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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,975.12, 226,470.24 and 57,488.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,975.12, 226,470.24 and 57,488.16 is: 86,235.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,975.12 : 226,470.24 = 57,488.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,975.12/226,470.24 = 57,488.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,975.12x = 226,470.24 × 57,488.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,975.12x = 13,019,357,392.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,019,357,392.36/150,975.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,235.12

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