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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,635.48, 225,972.06 and 45,454.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,635.48, 225,972.06 and 45,454.28 is: 68,187.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,635.48 : 225,972.06 = 45,454.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,635.48/225,972.06 = 45,454.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,635.48x = 225,972.06 × 45,454.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,635.48x = 10,271,397,287.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,271,397,287.42/150,635.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,187.10

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