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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,159.20, 225,258.62 and 55,455.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,159.20, 225,258.62 and 55,455.95 is: 83,191.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,159.20 : 225,258.62 = 55,455.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,159.20/225,258.62 = 55,455.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,159.20x = 225,258.62 × 55,455.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,159.20x = 12,491,930,732.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,491,930,732.06/150,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,191.24

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