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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,998.19, 226,497.33 and 44,382.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,998.19, 226,497.33 and 44,382.17 is: 66,573.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,998.19 : 226,497.33 = 44,382.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,998.19/226,497.33 = 44,382.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,998.19x = 226,497.33 × 44,382.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,998.19x = 10,052,441,872.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,052,441,872.12/150,998.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,573.26

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