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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,068.49, 225,102.74 and 56,552.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,068.49, 225,102.74 and 56,552.37 is: 84,828.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,068.49 : 225,102.74 = 56,552.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,068.49/225,102.74 = 56,552.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,068.49x = 225,102.74 × 56,552.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,068.49x = 12,730,093,157.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,730,093,157.73/150,068.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,828.56

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