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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,185.84, 225,286.24 and 44,994.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,185.84, 225,286.24 and 44,994.80 is: 67,494.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,185.84 : 225,286.24 = 44,994.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,185.84/225,286.24 = 44,994.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,185.84x = 225,286.24 × 44,994.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,185.84x = 10,136,709,311.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,136,709,311.55/150,185.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,494.44

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