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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,124.10, 225,150.76 and 55,302.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,124.10, 225,150.76 and 55,302.78 is: 82,941.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,124.10 : 225,150.76 = 55,302.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,124.10/225,150.76 = 55,302.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,124.10x = 225,150.76 × 55,302.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,124.10x = 12,451,462,947.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,451,462,947.11/150,124.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,941.13

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