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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,332.38, 225,542.85 and 45,167.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,332.38, 225,542.85 and 45,167.38 is: 67,764.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,332.38 : 225,542.85 = 45,167.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,332.38/225,542.85 = 45,167.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,332.38x = 225,542.85 × 45,167.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,332.38x = 10,187,179,612.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,187,179,612.23/150,332.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,764.37

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