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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,059.28, 225,055.44 and 44,864.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,059.28, 225,055.44 and 44,864.58 is: 67,286.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,059.28 : 225,055.44 = 44,864.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,059.28/225,055.44 = 44,864.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,059.28x = 225,055.44 × 44,864.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,059.28x = 10,097,017,792.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,097,017,792.32/150,059.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,286.86

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