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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,700.24, 225,963.96 and 45,488.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,700.24, 225,963.96 and 45,488.08 is: 68,206.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,700.24 : 225,963.96 = 45,488.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,700.24/225,963.96 = 45,488.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,700.24x = 225,963.96 × 45,488.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,700.24x = 10,278,666,689.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,278,666,689.60/150,700.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,206.04

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