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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,699.24, 225,962.46 and 45,487.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,699.24, 225,962.46 and 45,487.08 is: 68,204.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,699.24 : 225,962.46 = 45,487.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,699.24/225,962.46 = 45,487.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,699.24x = 225,962.46 × 45,487.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,699.24x = 10,278,372,495.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,278,372,495.02/150,699.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,204.54

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