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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,147.07, 225,063.75 and 50,225.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,147.07, 225,063.75 and 50,225.09 is: 75,285.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,147.07 : 225,063.75 = 50,225.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,147.07/225,063.75 = 50,225.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,147.07x = 225,063.75 × 50,225.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,147.07x = 11,303,847,099.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,303,847,099.49/150,147.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,285.17

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