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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,639.08, 225,952.94 and 45,455.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,639.08, 225,952.94 and 45,455.24 is: 68,181.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,639.08 : 225,952.94 = 45,455.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,639.08/225,952.94 = 45,455.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,639.08x = 225,952.94 × 45,455.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,639.08x = 10,270,745,116.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,270,745,116.41/150,639.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,181.15

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