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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,224.40, 225,365.76 and 45,034.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,224.40, 225,365.76 and 45,034.56 is: 67,560.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,224.40 : 225,365.76 = 45,034.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,224.40/225,365.76 = 45,034.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,224.40x = 225,365.76 × 45,034.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,224.40x = 10,149,247,840.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,149,247,840.67/150,224.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,560.58

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