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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,641.40, 225,970.74 and 45,471

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,641.40, 225,970.74 and 45,471 is: 68,209.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,641.40 : 225,970.74 = 45,471 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,641.40/225,970.74 = 45,471/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,641.40x = 225,970.74 × 45,471
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,641.40x = 10,275,115,518.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,275,115,518.54/150,641.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,209.11

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