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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,643.92, 226,002.42 and 45,456.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,643.92, 226,002.42 and 45,456.60 is: 68,195.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,643.92 : 226,002.42 = 45,456.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,643.92/226,002.42 = 45,456.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,643.92x = 226,002.42 × 45,456.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,643.92x = 10,273,301,604.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,273,301,604.97/150,643.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,195.93

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