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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,036.08, 225,071.08 and 50,209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,036.08, 225,071.08 and 50,209.52 is: 75,319.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,036.08 : 225,071.08 = 50,209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,036.08/225,071.08 = 50,209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,036.08x = 225,071.08 × 50,209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,036.08x = 11,300,710,892.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,300,710,892.68/150,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,319.96

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