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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,172.16, 225,224.96 and 44,977.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,172.16, 225,224.96 and 44,977.28 is: 67,455.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,172.16 : 225,224.96 = 44,977.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,172.16/225,224.96 = 44,977.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,172.16x = 225,224.96 × 44,977.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,172.16x = 10,130,006,088.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,130,006,088.91/150,172.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,455.95

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