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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,977.84, 226,325.96 and 51,068.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,977.84, 226,325.96 and 51,068.51 is: 76,555.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,977.84 : 226,325.96 = 51,068.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,977.84/226,325.96 = 51,068.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,977.84x = 226,325.96 × 51,068.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,977.84x = 11,558,129,204.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,558,129,204.78/150,977.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,555.14

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