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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,406.35, 225,637.98 and 60,456.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,406.35, 225,637.98 and 60,456.08 is: 90,695.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,406.35 : 225,637.98 = 60,456.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,406.35/225,637.98 = 60,456.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,406.35x = 225,637.98 × 60,456.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,406.35x = 13,641,186,641.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,641,186,641.73/150,406.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,695.55

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