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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,146.86, 225,255.32 and 43,533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,146.86, 225,255.32 and 43,533.04 is: 65,309.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,146.86 : 225,255.32 = 43,533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,146.86/225,255.32 = 43,533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,146.86x = 225,255.32 × 43,533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,146.86x = 9,806,048,855.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,806,048,855.77/150,146.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,309.72

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