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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,126.40, 675,225.24 and 150,608.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,126.40, 675,225.24 and 150,608.56 is: 225,924.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,126.40 : 675,225.24 = 150,608.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,126.40/675,225.24 = 150,608.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,126.40x = 675,225.24 × 150,608.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,126.40x = 101,694,701,072.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,694,701,072.05/450,126.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,924.76

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