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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,004.70, 225,007.05 and 50,180.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,004.70, 225,007.05 and 50,180.30 is: 75,270.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,004.70 : 225,007.05 = 50,180.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,004.70/225,007.05 = 50,180.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,004.70x = 225,007.05 × 50,180.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,004.70x = 11,290,921,271.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,290,921,271.12/150,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,270.45

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