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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,055.56, 225,037.98 and 50,190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,055.56, 225,037.98 and 50,190.12 is: 75,270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,055.56 : 225,037.98 = 50,190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,055.56/225,037.98 = 50,190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,055.56x = 225,037.98 × 50,190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,055.56x = 11,294,683,220.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,294,683,220.76/150,055.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,270.01

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