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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,589.24, 225,883.86 and 45,402.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,589.24, 225,883.86 and 45,402.64 is: 68,103.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,589.24 : 225,883.86 = 45,402.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,589.24/225,883.86 = 45,402.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,589.24x = 225,883.86 × 45,402.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,589.24x = 10,255,723,577.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,255,723,577.39/150,589.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,103.96

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