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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,094.66, 225,153.81 and 50,255.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,094.66, 225,153.81 and 50,255.27 is: 75,386.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,094.66 : 225,153.81 = 50,255.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,094.66/225,153.81 = 50,255.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,094.66x = 225,153.81 × 50,255.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,094.66x = 11,315,165,513.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,315,165,513.08/150,094.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,386.86

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