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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,090.66, 225,147.81 and 50,251.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,090.66, 225,147.81 and 50,251.27 is: 75,380.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,090.66 : 225,147.81 = 50,251.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,090.66/225,147.81 = 50,251.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,090.66x = 225,147.81 × 50,251.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,090.66x = 11,313,963,390.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,313,963,390.22/150,090.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,380.86

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