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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,759.02, 226,171.33 and 45,575.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,759.02, 226,171.33 and 45,575.25 is: 68,372.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,759.02 : 226,171.33 = 45,575.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,759.02/226,171.33 = 45,575.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,759.02x = 226,171.33 × 45,575.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,759.02x = 10,307,814,793.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,307,814,793.64/150,759.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,372.79

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