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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,977.80, 226,322.70 and 56,182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,977.80, 226,322.70 and 56,182.60 is: 84,220.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,977.80 : 226,322.70 = 56,182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,977.80/226,322.70 = 56,182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,977.80x = 226,322.70 × 56,182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,977.80x = 12,715,397,725.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,715,397,725.02/150,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,220.31

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