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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,848.10, 226,272.15 and 45,672.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,848.10, 226,272.15 and 45,672.30 is: 68,508.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,848.10 : 226,272.15 = 45,672.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,848.10/226,272.15 = 45,672.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,848.10x = 226,272.15 × 45,672.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,848.10x = 10,334,369,516.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,334,369,516.45/150,848.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,508.45

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