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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,034.80, 225,064.08 and 50,195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,034.80, 225,064.08 and 50,195.52 is: 75,297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,034.80 : 225,064.08 = 50,195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,034.80/225,064.08 = 50,195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,034.80x = 225,064.08 × 50,195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,034.80x = 11,297,208,528.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,297,208,528.92/150,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,297.25

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