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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,140.59, 225,246.83 and 50,301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,140.59, 225,246.83 and 50,301.20 is: 75,463.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,140.59 : 225,246.83 = 50,301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,140.59/225,246.83 = 50,301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,140.59x = 225,246.83 × 50,301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,140.59x = 11,330,186,156.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,330,186,156.81/150,140.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,463.85

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