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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,979.34, 226,328.21 and 51,070.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,979.34, 226,328.21 and 51,070.01 is: 76,557.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,979.34 : 226,328.21 = 51,070.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,979.34/226,328.21 = 51,070.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,979.34x = 226,328.21 × 51,070.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,979.34x = 11,558,582,560.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,558,582,560.99/150,979.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,557.38

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