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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,159.95, 225,259.75 and 55,456.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,159.95, 225,259.75 and 55,456.70 is: 83,192.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,159.95 : 225,259.75 = 55,456.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,159.95/225,259.75 = 55,456.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,159.95x = 225,259.75 × 55,456.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,159.95x = 12,492,161,957.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,492,161,957.61/150,159.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,192.37

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