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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,029.70, 225,066.90 and 55,252.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,029.70, 225,066.90 and 55,252.62 is: 82,887.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,029.70 : 225,066.90 = 55,252.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,029.70/225,066.90 = 55,252.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,029.70x = 225,066.90 × 55,252.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,029.70x = 12,435,535,900.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,435,535,900.28/150,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,887.16

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