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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,088.68, 225,144.90 and 50,249.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,088.68, 225,144.90 and 50,249.34 is: 75,377.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,088.68 : 225,144.90 = 50,249.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,088.68/225,144.90 = 50,249.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,088.68x = 225,144.90 × 50,249.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,088.68x = 11,313,382,629.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,313,382,629.37/150,088.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,377.99

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