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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,091.66, 225,149.31 and 50,252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,091.66, 225,149.31 and 50,252.27 is: 75,382.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,091.66 : 225,149.31 = 50,252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,091.66/225,149.31 = 50,252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,091.66x = 225,149.31 × 50,252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,091.66x = 11,314,263,916.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,314,263,916.43/150,091.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,382.36

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