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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,624.68, 225,938.64 and 45,444.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,624.68, 225,938.64 and 45,444.56 is: 68,167.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,624.68 : 225,938.64 = 45,444.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,624.68/225,938.64 = 45,444.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,624.68x = 225,938.64 × 45,444.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,624.68x = 10,267,682,081.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,267,682,081.80/150,624.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,167.33

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