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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,158.16, 225,217.80 and 50,294.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,158.16, 225,217.80 and 50,294.88 is: 75,435.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,158.16 : 225,217.80 = 50,294.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,158.16/225,217.80 = 50,294.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,158.16x = 225,217.80 × 50,294.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,158.16x = 11,327,302,224.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,327,302,224.86/150,158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,435.81

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