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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,095.91, 225,143.82 and 56,579.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,095.91, 225,143.82 and 56,579.79 is: 84,869.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,095.91 : 225,143.82 = 56,579.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,095.91/225,143.82 = 56,579.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,095.91x = 225,143.82 × 56,579.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,095.91x = 12,738,590,055.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,738,590,055.40/150,095.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,869.67

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