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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,068.38, 225,114.36 and 50,228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,068.38, 225,114.36 and 50,228.92 is: 75,347.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,068.38 : 225,114.36 = 50,228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,068.38/225,114.36 = 50,228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,068.38x = 225,114.36 × 50,228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,068.38x = 11,307,251,179.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,307,251,179.29/150,068.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,347.33

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