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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,131.26, 225,164.08 and 50,305.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,131.26, 225,164.08 and 50,305.65 is: 75,447.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,131.26 : 225,164.08 = 50,305.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,131.26/225,164.08 = 50,305.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,131.26x = 225,164.08 × 50,305.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,131.26x = 11,327,025,401.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,327,025,401.05/150,131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,447.48

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