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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,316.18, 225,508.83 and 45,137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,316.18, 225,508.83 and 45,137.14 is: 67,716.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,316.18 : 225,508.83 = 45,137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,316.18/225,508.83 = 45,137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,316.18x = 225,508.83 × 45,137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,316.18x = 10,178,823,630.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,178,823,630.95/150,316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,716.09

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