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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,613.32, 225,925.91 and 45,432.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,613.32, 225,925.91 and 45,432.29 is: 68,150.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,613.32 : 225,925.91 = 45,432.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,613.32/225,925.91 = 45,432.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,613.32x = 225,925.91 × 45,432.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,613.32x = 10,264,331,969.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,264,331,969.66/150,613.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,150.23

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