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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,130.87, 225,200.39 and 50,272.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,130.87, 225,200.39 and 50,272.45 is: 75,410.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,130.87 : 225,200.39 = 50,272.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,130.87/225,200.39 = 50,272.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,130.87x = 225,200.39 × 50,272.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,130.87x = 11,321,374,531.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,321,374,531.89/150,130.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,410.04

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