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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,076.35, 225,126.36 and 50,236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,076.35, 225,126.36 and 50,236.88 is: 75,359.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,076.35 : 225,126.36 = 50,236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,076.35/225,126.36 = 50,236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,076.35x = 225,126.36 × 50,236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,076.35x = 11,309,644,806.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,309,644,806.53/150,076.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,359.27

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