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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,078.56, 225,151.12 and 56,585.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,078.56, 225,151.12 and 56,585.12 is: 84,890.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,078.56 : 225,151.12 = 56,585.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,078.56/225,151.12 = 56,585.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,078.56x = 225,151.12 × 56,585.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,078.56x = 12,740,203,143.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,740,203,143.33/150,078.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,890.23

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