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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,992.94, 226,511.28 and 56,215.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,992.94, 226,511.28 and 56,215.38 is: 84,331.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,992.94 : 226,511.28 = 56,215.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,992.94/226,511.28 = 56,215.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,992.94x = 226,511.28 × 56,215.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,992.94x = 12,733,417,679.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,733,417,679.49/150,992.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,331.21

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