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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,571.24, 225,867.78 and 45,398.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,571.24, 225,867.78 and 45,398.38 is: 68,100.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,571.24 : 225,867.78 = 45,398.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,571.24/225,867.78 = 45,398.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,571.24x = 225,867.78 × 45,398.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,571.24x = 10,254,031,306.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,254,031,306.20/150,571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,100.86

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