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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,022.46, 225,056.06 and 55,245.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,022.46, 225,056.06 and 55,245.35 is: 82,876.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,022.46 : 225,056.06 = 55,245.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,022.46/225,056.06 = 55,245.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,022.46x = 225,056.06 × 55,245.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,022.46x = 12,433,299,402.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,433,299,402.81/150,022.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,876.26

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