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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,256.88, 225,429.24 and 45,091.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,256.88, 225,429.24 and 45,091.52 is: 67,650.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,256.88 : 225,429.24 = 45,091.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,256.88/225,429.24 = 45,091.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,256.88x = 225,429.24 × 45,091.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,256.88x = 10,164,947,084.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,164,947,084.04/150,256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,650.46

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