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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,171.84, 225,265.25 and 44,980.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,171.84, 225,265.25 and 44,980.79 is: 67,473.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,171.84 : 225,265.25 = 44,980.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,171.84/225,265.25 = 44,980.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,171.84x = 225,265.25 × 44,980.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,171.84x = 10,132,607,553.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,132,607,553.32/150,171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,473.42

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