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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,149.29, 226,814.26 and 56,445.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,149.29, 226,814.26 and 56,445.98 is: 84,702.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,149.29 : 226,814.26 = 56,445.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,149.29/226,814.26 = 56,445.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,149.29x = 226,814.26 × 56,445.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,149.29x = 12,802,751,908.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,802,751,908.49/151,149.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,702.70

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