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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,996.76, 226,493.77 and 45,815.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,996.76, 226,493.77 and 45,815.73 is: 68,723.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,996.76 : 226,493.77 = 45,815.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,996.76/226,493.77 = 45,815.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,996.76x = 226,493.77 × 45,815.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,996.76x = 10,376,976,535.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,376,976,535.02/150,996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,723.17

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