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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,111.59, 225,170.12 and 50,253.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,111.59, 225,170.12 and 50,253.17 is: 75,380.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,111.59 : 225,170.12 = 50,253.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,111.59/225,170.12 = 50,253.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,111.59x = 225,170.12 × 50,253.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,111.59x = 11,315,512,319.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,315,512,319.28/150,111.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,380.67

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