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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,196.32, 225,331.34 and 45,015.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,196.32, 225,331.34 and 45,015.19 is: 67,533.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,196.32 : 225,331.34 = 45,015.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,196.32/225,331.34 = 45,015.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,196.32x = 225,331.34 × 45,015.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,196.32x = 10,143,332,294.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,143,332,294.65/150,196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,533.83

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