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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,143.85, 225,250.82 and 43,530.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,143.85, 225,250.82 and 43,530.03 is: 65,305.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,143.85 : 225,250.82 = 43,530.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,143.85/225,250.82 = 43,530.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,143.85x = 225,250.82 × 43,530.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,143.85x = 9,805,174,952.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,805,174,952.12/150,143.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,305.21

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