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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,100.79, 225,088.91 and 55,336.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,100.79, 225,088.91 and 55,336.37 is: 82,981.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,100.79 : 225,088.91 = 55,336.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,100.79/225,088.91 = 55,336.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,100.79x = 225,088.91 × 55,336.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,100.79x = 12,455,603,206.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,455,603,206.66/150,100.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,981.60

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