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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,101.30, 225,089.66 and 55,336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,101.30, 225,089.66 and 55,336.88 is: 82,982.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,101.30 : 225,089.66 = 55,336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,101.30/225,089.66 = 55,336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,101.30x = 225,089.66 × 55,336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,101.30x = 12,455,758,102.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,455,758,102.53/150,101.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,982.35

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