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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,253, 226,826.50 and 44,608.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,253, 226,826.50 and 44,608.62 is: 66,897.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,253 : 226,826.50 = 44,608.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,253/226,826.50 = 44,608.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,253x = 226,826.50 × 44,608.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,253x = 10,118,417,144.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,118,417,144.43/151,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,897.30

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