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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,163.20, 225,277.92 and 56,669.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,163.20, 225,277.92 and 56,669.76 is: 85,017.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,163.20 : 225,277.92 = 56,669.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,163.20/225,277.92 = 56,669.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,163.20x = 225,277.92 × 56,669.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,163.20x = 12,766,445,659.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,766,445,659.70/150,163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,017.14

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