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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,991.99, 226,512.58 and 49,759.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,991.99, 226,512.58 and 49,759.86 is: 74,647.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,991.99 : 226,512.58 = 49,759.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,991.99/226,512.58 = 49,759.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,991.99x = 226,512.58 × 49,759.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,991.99x = 11,271,234,269.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,271,234,269.04/150,991.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,647.90

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