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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,460.34, 225,691.32 and 45,278.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,460.34, 225,691.32 and 45,278.60 is: 67,918.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,460.34 : 225,691.32 = 45,278.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,460.34/225,691.32 = 45,278.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,460.34x = 225,691.32 × 45,278.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,460.34x = 10,218,987,001.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,218,987,001.75/150,460.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,918.14

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