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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,152.65, 225,072.07 and 50,230.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,152.65, 225,072.07 and 50,230.65 is: 75,293.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,152.65 : 225,072.07 = 50,230.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,152.65/225,072.07 = 50,230.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,152.65x = 225,072.07 × 50,230.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,152.65x = 11,305,516,372.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,305,516,372.95/150,152.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,293.49

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