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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,126.84, 225,204.23 and 55,353.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,126.84, 225,204.23 and 55,353.20 is: 83,034.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,126.84 : 225,204.23 = 55,353.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,126.84/225,204.23 = 55,353.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,126.84x = 225,204.23 × 55,353.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,126.84x = 12,465,773,796.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,465,773,796.40/150,126.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,034.94

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