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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,627.78, 225,936.18 and 45,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,627.78, 225,936.18 and 45,444 is: 68,164.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,627.78 : 225,936.18 = 45,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,627.78/225,936.18 = 45,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,627.78x = 225,936.18 × 45,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,627.78x = 10,267,443,763.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,267,443,763.92/150,627.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,164.34

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