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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,117.15, 225,121.12 and 50,253.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,117.15, 225,121.12 and 50,253.62 is: 75,362.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,117.15 : 225,121.12 = 50,253.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,117.15/225,121.12 = 50,253.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,117.15x = 225,121.12 × 50,253.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,117.15x = 11,313,150,249.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,313,150,249.89/150,117.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,362.14

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