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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,106.41, 225,159.57 and 56,590.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,106.41, 225,159.57 and 56,590.29 is: 84,885.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,106.41 : 225,159.57 = 56,590.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,106.41/225,159.57 = 56,590.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,106.41x = 225,159.57 × 56,590.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,106.41x = 12,741,845,362.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,741,845,362.58/150,106.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,885.42

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