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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,036.21, 225,007.38 and 50,173.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,036.21, 225,007.38 and 50,173.29 is: 75,244.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,036.21 : 225,007.38 = 50,173.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,036.21/225,007.38 = 50,173.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,036.21x = 225,007.38 × 50,173.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,036.21x = 11,289,360,528.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,289,360,528.88/150,036.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,244.24

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