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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,051.60, 225,102.60 and 44,881.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,051.60, 225,102.60 and 44,881.20 is: 67,329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,051.60 : 225,102.60 = 44,881.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,051.60/225,102.60 = 44,881.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,051.60x = 225,102.60 × 44,881.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,051.60x = 10,102,874,811.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,102,874,811.12/150,051.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,329.34

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