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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,001.70, 225,002.55 and 50,177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,001.70, 225,002.55 and 50,177.30 is: 75,265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,001.70 : 225,002.55 = 50,177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,001.70/225,002.55 = 50,177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,001.70x = 225,002.55 × 50,177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,001.70x = 11,290,020,452.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,290,020,452.12/150,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,265.95

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