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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,608.30, 225,839.49 and 45,407.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,608.30, 225,839.49 and 45,407.66 is: 68,089.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,608.30 : 225,839.49 = 45,407.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,608.30/225,839.49 = 45,407.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,608.30x = 225,839.49 × 45,407.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,608.30x = 10,254,842,776.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,254,842,776.49/150,608.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,089.49

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