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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,123.28, 225,273.85 and 55,419.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,123.28, 225,273.85 and 55,419.50 is: 83,162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,123.28 : 225,273.85 = 55,419.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,123.28/225,273.85 = 55,419.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,123.28x = 225,273.85 × 55,419.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,123.28x = 12,484,562,865.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,484,562,865.16/150,123.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,162.07

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