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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,022.41, 225,036.35 and 50,183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,022.41, 225,036.35 and 50,183.13 is: 75,275.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,022.41 : 225,036.35 = 50,183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,022.41/225,036.35 = 50,183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,022.41x = 225,036.35 × 50,183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,022.41x = 11,293,028,155.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,293,028,155.86/150,022.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,275.61

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