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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,401.51, 225,630.75 and 60,451.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,401.51, 225,630.75 and 60,451.23 is: 90,688.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,401.51 : 225,630.75 = 60,451.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,401.51/225,630.75 = 60,451.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,401.51x = 225,630.75 × 60,451.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,401.51x = 13,639,656,363.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,639,656,363.32/150,401.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,688.29

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