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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,067.38, 225,112.86 and 50,227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,067.38, 225,112.86 and 50,227.92 is: 75,345.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,067.38 : 225,112.86 = 50,227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,067.38/225,112.86 = 50,227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,067.38x = 225,112.86 × 50,227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,067.38x = 11,306,950,723.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,306,950,723.05/150,067.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,345.83

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