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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,163.44, 225,265 and 55,460.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,163.44, 225,265 and 55,460.20 is: 83,197.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,163.44 : 225,265 = 55,460.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,163.44/225,265 = 55,460.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,163.44x = 225,265 × 55,460.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,163.44x = 12,493,241,953
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,493,241,953/150,163.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,197.63

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