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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,188.64, 225,250.32 and 44,979.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,188.64, 225,250.32 and 44,979.36 is: 67,459.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,188.64 : 225,250.32 = 44,979.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,188.64/225,250.32 = 44,979.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,188.64x = 225,250.32 × 44,979.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,188.64x = 10,131,615,233.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,131,615,233.40/150,188.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,459.26

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