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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,631.24, 225,952.74 and 45,450.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,631.24, 225,952.74 and 45,450.22 is: 68,177.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,631.24 : 225,952.74 = 45,450.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,631.24/225,952.74 = 45,450.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,631.24x = 225,952.74 × 45,450.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,631.24x = 10,269,601,742.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,269,601,742.60/150,631.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,177.10

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