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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,228.21, 150,233.64 and 50,187.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,228.21, 150,233.64 and 50,187.67 is: 75,227.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,228.21 : 150,233.64 = 50,187.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,228.21/150,233.64 = 50,187.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,228.21x = 150,233.64 × 50,187.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,228.21x = 7,539,876,347.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,539,876,347.22/100,228.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,227.09

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