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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,005.79, 225,036.71 and 50,166.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,005.79, 225,036.71 and 50,166.51 is: 75,259.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,005.79 : 225,036.71 = 50,166.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,005.79/225,036.71 = 50,166.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,005.79x = 225,036.71 × 50,166.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,005.79x = 11,289,306,488.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,289,306,488.00/150,005.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,259.14

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