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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,982.99, 226,507.16 and 45,809.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,982.99, 226,507.16 and 45,809.89 is: 68,724.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,982.99 : 226,507.16 = 45,809.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,982.99/226,507.16 = 45,809.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,982.99x = 226,507.16 × 45,809.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,982.99x = 10,376,268,083.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,376,268,083.81/150,982.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,724.75

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