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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,023.46, 225,057.56 and 55,246.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,023.46, 225,057.56 and 55,246.35 is: 82,877.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,023.46 : 225,057.56 = 55,246.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,023.46/225,057.56 = 55,246.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,023.46x = 225,057.56 × 55,246.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,023.46x = 12,433,608,729.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,433,608,729.91/150,023.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,877.76

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