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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,127.59, 225,205.36 and 55,353.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,127.59, 225,205.36 and 55,353.95 is: 83,036.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,127.59 : 225,205.36 = 55,353.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,127.59/225,205.36 = 55,353.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,127.59x = 225,205.36 × 55,353.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,127.59x = 12,466,005,111.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,466,005,111.15/150,127.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,036.07

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