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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,160.45, 225,260.50 and 55,457.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,160.45, 225,260.50 and 55,457.20 is: 83,193.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,160.45 : 225,260.50 = 55,457.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,160.45/225,260.50 = 55,457.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,160.45x = 225,260.50 × 55,457.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,160.45x = 12,492,316,600.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,492,316,600.60/150,160.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,193.12

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