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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,035.80, 225,065.58 and 50,196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,035.80, 225,065.58 and 50,196.52 is: 75,298.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,035.80 : 225,065.58 = 50,196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,035.80/225,065.58 = 50,196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,035.80x = 225,065.58 × 50,196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,035.80x = 11,297,508,887.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,297,508,887.78/150,035.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,298.75

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