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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,117.03, 225,264.34 and 55,413.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,117.03, 225,264.34 and 55,413.15 is: 83,152.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,117.03 : 225,264.34 = 55,413.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,117.03/225,264.34 = 55,413.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,117.03x = 225,264.34 × 55,413.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,117.03x = 12,482,605,886.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,482,605,886.60/150,117.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,152.50

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