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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,450.04, 225,629.62 and 45,241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,450.04, 225,629.62 and 45,241.08 is: 67,847.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,450.04 : 225,629.62 = 45,241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,450.04/225,629.62 = 45,241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,450.04x = 225,629.62 × 45,241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,450.04x = 10,207,727,688.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,207,727,688.79/150,450.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,847.96

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