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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,042.28, 225,029.94 and 44,847.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,042.28, 225,029.94 and 44,847.58 is: 67,261.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,042.28 : 225,029.94 = 44,847.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,042.28/225,029.94 = 44,847.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,042.28x = 225,029.94 × 44,847.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,042.28x = 10,092,048,236.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,092,048,236.55/150,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,261.36

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