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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,159.88, 225,082.91 and 50,237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,159.88, 225,082.91 and 50,237.88 is: 75,304.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,159.88 : 225,082.91 = 50,237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,159.88/225,082.91 = 50,237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,159.88x = 225,082.91 × 50,237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,159.88x = 11,307,686,846.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,307,686,846.03/150,159.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,304.31

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