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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,977.68, 226,467.06 and 45,797.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,977.68, 226,467.06 and 45,797.56 is: 68,696.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,977.68 : 226,467.06 = 45,797.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,977.68/226,467.06 = 45,797.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,977.68x = 226,467.06 × 45,797.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,977.68x = 10,371,638,768.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,371,638,768.37/150,977.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,696.50

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