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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,981.49, 226,504.91 and 45,808.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,981.49, 226,504.91 and 45,808.39 is: 68,722.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,981.49 : 226,504.91 = 45,808.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,981.49/226,504.91 = 45,808.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,981.49x = 226,504.91 × 45,808.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,981.49x = 10,375,825,254.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,375,825,254.19/150,981.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,722.50

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