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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,623.43, 225,936.77 and 45,443.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,623.43, 225,936.77 and 45,443.31 is: 68,165.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,623.43 : 225,936.77 = 45,443.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,623.43/225,936.77 = 45,443.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,623.43x = 225,936.77 × 45,443.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,623.43x = 10,267,314,452.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,267,314,452.29/150,623.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,165.45

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