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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,066.38, 225,111.36 and 50,226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,066.38, 225,111.36 and 50,226.92 is: 75,344.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,066.38 : 225,111.36 = 50,226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,066.38/225,111.36 = 50,226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,066.38x = 225,111.36 × 50,226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,066.38x = 11,306,650,269.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,306,650,269.81/150,066.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,344.33

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