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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,173.34, 225,267.50 and 44,982.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,173.34, 225,267.50 and 44,982.29 is: 67,475.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,173.34 : 225,267.50 = 44,982.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,173.34/225,267.50 = 44,982.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,173.34x = 225,267.50 × 44,982.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,173.34x = 10,133,046,661.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,133,046,661.33/150,173.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,475.67

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