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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,437.45, 675,185.63 and 150,671.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,437.45, 675,185.63 and 150,671.52 is: 225,849.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,437.45 : 675,185.63 = 150,671.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,437.45/675,185.63 = 150,671.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,437.45x = 675,185.63 × 150,671.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,437.45x = 101,731,244,400.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,731,244,400.90/450,437.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,849.88

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