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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,153.15, 225,072.83 and 50,231.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,153.15, 225,072.83 and 50,231.15 is: 75,294.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,153.15 : 225,072.83 = 50,231.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,153.15/225,072.83 = 50,231.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,153.15x = 225,072.83 × 50,231.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,153.15x = 11,305,665,708.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,305,665,708.13/150,153.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,294.23

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