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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,996.48, 226,527.63 and 45,823.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,996.48, 226,527.63 and 45,823.68 is: 68,745.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,996.48 : 226,527.63 = 45,823.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,996.48/226,527.63 = 45,823.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,996.48x = 226,527.63 × 45,823.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,996.48x = 10,380,329,628.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,380,329,628.28/150,996.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,745.51

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