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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,178.04, 225,261.22 and 55,367.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,178.04, 225,261.22 and 55,367.22 is: 83,048.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,178.04 : 225,261.22 = 55,367.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,178.04/225,261.22 = 55,367.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,178.04x = 225,261.22 × 55,367.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,178.04x = 12,472,087,525.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,472,087,525.21/150,178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,048.68

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