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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,249.68, 225,386.24 and 43,635.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,249.68, 225,386.24 and 43,635.38 is: 65,456.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,249.68 : 225,386.24 = 43,635.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,249.68/225,386.24 = 43,635.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,249.68x = 225,386.24 × 43,635.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,249.68x = 9,834,812,884.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,834,812,884.06/150,249.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,456.47

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