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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,072.84, 225,121.09 and 50,233.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,072.84, 225,121.09 and 50,233.39 is: 75,354.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,072.84 : 225,121.09 = 50,233.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,072.84/225,121.09 = 50,233.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,072.84x = 225,121.09 × 50,233.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,072.84x = 11,308,595,511.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,308,595,511.20/150,072.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,354.04

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