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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,111.60, 225,170.13 and 50,253.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,111.60, 225,170.13 and 50,253.18 is: 75,380.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,111.60 : 225,170.13 = 50,253.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,111.60/225,170.13 = 50,253.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,111.60x = 225,170.13 × 50,253.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,111.60x = 11,315,515,073.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,315,515,073.51/150,111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,380.68

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