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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,145.30, 225,182.40 and 43,501.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,145.30, 225,182.40 and 43,501.03 is: 65,241.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,145.30 : 225,182.40 = 43,501.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,145.30/225,182.40 = 43,501.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,145.30x = 225,182.40 × 43,501.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,145.30x = 9,795,665,211.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,795,665,211.96/150,145.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,241.24

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