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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,492.24, 225,651.96 and 45,280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,492.24, 225,651.96 and 45,280.08 is: 67,894.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,492.24 : 225,651.96 = 45,280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,492.24/225,651.96 = 45,280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,492.24x = 225,651.96 × 45,280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,492.24x = 10,217,538,800.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,217,538,800.96/150,492.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,894.12

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