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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,130.26, 225,162.59 and 50,304.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,130.26, 225,162.59 and 50,304.65 is: 75,445.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,130.26 : 225,162.59 = 50,304.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,130.26/225,162.59 = 50,304.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,130.26x = 225,162.59 × 50,304.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,130.26x = 11,326,723,905.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,326,723,905.71/150,130.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,445.98

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