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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,628.40, 225,942.60 and 45,433.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,628.40, 225,942.60 and 45,433.70 is: 68,150.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,628.40 : 225,942.60 = 45,433.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,628.40/225,942.60 = 45,433.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,628.40x = 225,942.60 × 45,433.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,628.40x = 10,265,408,305.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,265,408,305.62/150,628.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,150.55

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