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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,161.10, 225,175.23 and 44,960.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,161.10, 225,175.23 and 44,960.46 is: 67,420.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,161.10 : 225,175.23 = 44,960.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,161.10/225,175.23 = 44,960.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,161.10x = 225,175.23 × 44,960.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,161.10x = 10,123,981,921.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,123,981,921.41/150,161.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,420.80

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