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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,036.30, 225,066.33 and 50,197.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,036.30, 225,066.33 and 50,197.02 is: 75,299.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,036.30 : 225,066.33 = 50,197.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,036.30/225,066.33 = 50,197.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,036.30x = 225,066.33 × 50,197.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,036.30x = 11,297,659,068.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,297,659,068.34/150,036.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,299.50

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