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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,062.32, 225,046.55 and 50,199.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,062.32, 225,046.55 and 50,199.14 is: 75,283.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,062.32 : 225,046.55 = 50,199.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,062.32/225,046.55 = 50,199.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,062.32x = 225,046.55 × 50,199.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,062.32x = 11,297,143,958.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,297,143,958.08/150,062.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,283.01

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