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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,158.88, 225,081.41 and 50,236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,158.88, 225,081.41 and 50,236.88 is: 75,302.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,158.88 : 225,081.41 = 50,236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,158.88/225,081.41 = 50,236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,158.88x = 225,081.41 × 50,236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,158.88x = 11,307,386,407.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,307,386,407.81/150,158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,302.82

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