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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,091.50, 225,167.37 and 55,322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,091.50, 225,167.37 and 55,322.16 is: 82,994.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,091.50 : 225,167.37 = 55,322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,091.50/225,167.37 = 55,322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,091.50x = 225,167.37 × 55,322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,091.50x = 12,456,745,269.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,456,745,269.92/150,091.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,994.34

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