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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,089.68, 225,146.40 and 50,250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,089.68, 225,146.40 and 50,250.34 is: 75,379.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,089.68 : 225,146.40 = 50,250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,089.68/225,146.40 = 50,250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,089.68x = 225,146.40 × 50,250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,089.68x = 11,313,683,149.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,313,683,149.78/150,089.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,379.49

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