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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,185.67, 225,300.37 and 45,012.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,185.67, 225,300.37 and 45,012.84 is: 67,525.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,185.67 : 225,300.37 = 45,012.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,185.67/225,300.37 = 45,012.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,185.67x = 225,300.37 × 45,012.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,185.67x = 10,141,409,506.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,141,409,506.75/150,185.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,525.81

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