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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,112.60, 225,171.63 and 50,254.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,112.60, 225,171.63 and 50,254.18 is: 75,382.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,112.60 : 225,171.63 = 50,254.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,112.60/225,171.63 = 50,254.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,112.60x = 225,171.63 × 50,254.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,112.60x = 11,315,815,624.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,315,815,624.91/150,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,382.18

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