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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,131.94, 225,200.52 and 55,313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,131.94, 225,200.52 and 55,313.32 is: 82,970.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,131.94 : 225,200.52 = 55,313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,131.94/225,200.52 = 55,313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,131.94x = 225,200.52 × 55,313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,131.94x = 12,456,587,863.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,456,587,863.93/150,131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,970.94

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