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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,627.24, 225,946.74 and 45,446.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,627.24, 225,946.74 and 45,446.22 is: 68,171.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,627.24 : 225,946.74 = 45,446.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,627.24/225,946.74 = 45,446.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,627.24x = 225,946.74 × 45,446.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,627.24x = 10,268,425,254.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,268,425,254.32/150,627.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,171.10

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